Vioxx

Vioxx: "The purpose of this site is to provide patients and their families with useful information and access to other vioxx resources, which may be helpful. Patients are encouraged to consult with their physician for medical advice and with an vioxx attorney for legal advice."

FDA Issues Public Health Advisory on Vioxx as its Manufacturer Voluntarily Recalls the Product

FDA Issues Public Health Advisory on Vioxx as its Manufacturer Voluntarily Recalls the Product: "FDA approved Vioxx in 1999 for the reduction of pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis, as well as for acute pain in adults and for the treatment of menstrual pain. It was the second of a new kind of NSAID (Cox-2 selective) approved by FDA. Subsequently, FDA approved Vioxx to treat the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in adults and children.
At the time that Vioxx and other Cox-2 selective NSAIDs were approved, it was hoped that they would have a lower risk of gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding than other NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen and naproxen). Vioxx is the only NSAID demonstrated to have a lower rate of these side effects. "

Vioxx (rofecoxib)

Merck’s decision to withdraw Vioxx from the market is based on new data from a trial called the APPROVe [ Adenomatous Polyp Prevention on VIOXX] trial. In the APPROVe trial, Vioxx was compared to placebo (sugar-pill). The purpose of the trial was to see if Vioxx 25 mg was effective in preventing the recurrence of colon polyps. This trial was stopped early because there was an increased risk for serious cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes, first observed after 18 months of continuous treatment with Vioxx compared with placebo.

Vioxx (rofecoxib) Questions and Answers

What is Vioxx?
Vioxx is a COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Vioxx is also related to the nonselective NSAIDs , such as ibuprofen and naproxen. Vioxx is a prescription medicine used to relieve signs and symptoms of arthritis, acute pain in adults, and painful menstrual cycles. "

Vioxx Questions

Vioxx Questions: "Why is Vioxx being taken off the market?
On September 30, 2004 Merck & Co., Inc., voluntarily withdrew Vioxx based on data from a 3-year clinical study. In the study, there was increased risk for heart attacks and strokes, in patients taking VIOXX 25 mg compared to those taking placebo.
What should you do if you have been taking Vioxx?
Anyone who is currently taking Vioxx should contact their healthcare provider right away to discuss discontinuing use of this drug and possible alternative treatments."

Vioxx

Vioxx: "Vioxx the arthritis and acute pain medication has been taken off the market after clinical trial data has shown Vioxx increased the risk of heart attacks and strokes."