Dangerous Medicines: Vioxx®

In 1999, Merck & Co., Inc.  introduced the drug Vioxx® to combat the painful effects of osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is estimated that over 105 million people worldwide took Vioxx.  Documented serious side effects are associated with Vioxx including heart attacks, stroke and cardiovascular injuries.  As a result, in late 2004, Merck voluntarily withdrew Vioxx from the worldwide markets due to safety concerns.  In 2007, Merck entered into an agreement with the attorneys representing those who were injured from taking Vioxx and created a settlement fund for the participants’ qualifying claims.  This is not a class-action settlement and claims had to be filed or tolled before November 8, 2007.  Contact the Law Offices of Stuart A. Kritzer, P.C. for more information.  We’re here to help.