Vioxx is a COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). According to the FDA, 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, according to the FDA.
Clinical studies have indicated that patients who took Vioxx on a regular basis for an extended period of time may have been at risk for injuries such as strokes and heart attack.
According to the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Vioxx is a prescription COX-2 selective, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Vioxx was approved by the FDA in May of 1999 to relieve to the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, manage acute pain in adults and for the treatment of menstrual symptoms. It was later approved for the relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in adults and children.
Studies have indicated that patients who took Vioxx on a regular basis for an extended period of time had an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
If you are have taken Vioxx, the FDA recommends that you contact your physician as soon as possible.
If you have been affected by Vioxx, you may have a legal right to seek compensation. Click here to learn about your legal rights.
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