Vioxx (rofecoxib) is a Cox-2 inhibitor, a class of drug that was released on the U.S. market several years ago. This class of drug was to be the next step in treating osteoarthritis and other types of pain.

During a recent study, Vioxx was shown to have half the occurrence rate of ulcers and gastrointestinal problems associated with the drug when compared to older non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as aspirin or Aleve. However, the drug was also shown to have an associated risk of heart attacks that was four times higher than the risk associated with the older NSAIDS.

The Food and Drug Administration ordered Merck & Co. to cease promotions aimed at getting doctors to prescribe its arthritis painkiller Vioxx, saying they minimized potential safety risks.

Individuals have been harmed by the negligence of the giant pharmaceutical companies, and can receive compensation for their injuries.

Several serious and sometimes life threatening side effects have been associated with Vioxx, these include:

• Heart Attack

• Blood Clots

• Angina

• Nonbacterial Meningitis

• Interaction with Blood Pressure Medication

• Kidney Damage leading to Kidney Failure

If you or a loved one have taken Vioxx and experienced any of the above side effects, you may have a right to seek compensation from the drug companies that have caused you pain.

At Brown & Crouppen our experienced team of Vioxx and defective drug lawyers provide tough, aggressive representation for Vioxx victims and their families. When you choose us to handle your Vioxx lawsuit, our entire team becomes fully committed to your cause. We’ll find answers, hold negligent companies responsible and get you the compensation you deserve.

Brown & Crouppen can help you make informed decisions about your legal rights, so please call Brown & Crouppen at 1-800-536-HELP for your free legal consultation or save time with our online Contact Form.

My name is Ron Brown, along with my partner Terry Crouppen we founded Brown and Crouppen almost 20 years ago. Today, we are proud to say that we are one of mid-America’s largest personal injury lawfirms. For some time now we have concentrated a lot of our time and resources in the area of dangerous drug litigation. We have partnered with some of the country’s best drug litigation specialists to create a legal team we feel is second to none. Our team has successfully handled cases involving the prescription drugs Rezulin™, Fen-Phen™ and Lotronex™.    CONTINUE

It’s really terrible to read about a prescription drug being recalled because of dangerous side effects, when you’re one of the people taking it. That’s what happened to me a few years ago. I suffer from a chronic disease and my doctor prescribed a drug to help me manage it better. After being on the drug for a while I began to feel weak and reported it to my doctor. I can’t say enough good things about him, he saved my life. He realized that my problems were being caused not by my disease but by the prescription drug that was supposed to be helping me.   CONTINUE

A lot of people believe that the giant corporations of the world are impossible to beat. Let me assure you this is not true. Everyday, Brown and Crouppen as well as other prominent law firms across America take on these giants and win. The real wonder of the American legal system is that it allows individuals to litigate important matters against giant corporations as equals. If a case has merit our system enables you to win compensation for the harm done. It happens everyday.  CONTINUE

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