VIOXX ®
Classified as a COX-2 inhibitor, VIOXX® ( rofecoxib) is a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug intended to treat menstrual and arthritis pain. However, the drug is believed to do far more harm than good: VIOXX®, believed to be a defective drug, is known to cause heartburn, nausea, diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, swelling of the lower extremities, high blood pressure, itching, stomach ulcers or bleeding, fatigue, vomiting, dark urine, and black stools. Additionally, recent studies have also linked VIOXX® to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

On September 30, 2004, VIOXX's manufacturer, Merck CO & Inc. pulled this defective drug from the shelves. The FDA in response issued a public health advisory to warn users of its potential risks.
If you have been affected by VIOXX®, which was recently the subject of a drug recall, call our Law Firm we can help.

Bextra®
Like VIOXX®, Bextra® is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) designed to alleviate the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, including joint inflammation and swelling. The drug, classified as a COX 2 inhibitor, reportedly prevents the stomach ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding believed to be caused by other NSAIDs. However, some research shows that like Vioxx®, Bextra® can cause a number of serious side effects, from stomach bleeding to upper respiratory infection.

If you have taken Bextra® and been subsequently harmed, call our Law Firm we can help.

Celebrex®
Celebrex® is a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory COX-2 inhibitor drug intended to treat joint inflammation and arthritis pain - but, like Vioxx®, it has been deemed dangerous: Celebrex® has been linked to at least 10 deaths, 11 cases of gastrointestinal bleeding that required hospitalization, and an increased risk of stomach ulcers. There is also some evidence that taking Celebrex® can increase or double users' risk of blood clots, heart attack, and stroke.

Despite this evidence, the makers of Celebrex® asked the FDA to remove label warnings about stomach ulcers, claiming that medical reviewers did not find any evidence to suggest that Celebrex® was associated with a lower rate of stomach ulcers than traditional NSAIDs. The FDA denied the request, as it found that taking low-dose aspirin (to prevent heart attack) in combination with Celebrex® increased the risk of developing ulcers.

If you have taken Celebrex®, which some experts believe to be a defective drug, and have experienced adverse side effects, you may be entitled to compensation. Call our Law Firm we can help.

We are committed to our clients. If you or a family member has suffered a loss - call us day or night at 1-888-513-6198 or locally at 210-922-2200