Vioxx Side Effects

Vioxx | Rofecoxib has been known to cause side effects such as

• Upset stomach
• Exhaustion
• Weight gain
• Swelling of hands or feet
• Change in urine level
• Stiff neck
• Serious headaches
• Mood changes

Warnings & Recalls for Vioxx

After reports surfaced of increased risk of heart attack and stroke in long-term users of Vioxx, the medication was voluntarily withdrawn from the U.S. market by its manufacturer, Merck & Co. in September 2004. These side effects were most prevalent in heavy users who had used Vioxx for an extended period of time, typically longer than 18 months.

Vioxx Treatment and Use

Vioxx | Rofecoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory manufactured by Merck & Co. for the treatment of pain brought on by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and specific forms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Viox has also been used in the treatment of acute pain, migraines, and menstrual pain.
Unlike its anti-inflammatory predecessors, Vioxx works by targeting and inhibiting specific enzymes in the body without causing serious side effects such as dangerous stomach ulcers.

Other Names for Vioxx

Rofecoxib

Lawsuits & Legal Information for Vioxx