California Vioxx Side Effect Attorneys
West Coast Dangerous Drug Lawyers

Masry & Vititoe has been successfully representing seriously injured victims of personal injury, drug error, and pharmaceutical error accidents for decades. Our experienced California Vioxx Side Effect attorneys have successfully represented clients who have suffered the damaging effects of dangerous medications. If you or a loved one has suffered as the result of taking the prescription drug Vioxx, please call Masry & Vitioe today to discuss your case and find out how our Vioxx Side Effect lawyers can help you!

Vioxx, a non steroidal anti inflammatory prescription medication, was pulled from the market on September 30, 2005 by its manufacturer Merck & Co., Inc. for its link to a variety of serious and dangerous cardiovascular side effects. The following are some of the serious side effects associated with Vioxx, and brief explanations of each:

Anemia - When a person lacks the amount of red blood cells needed to provide the blood with an adequate amount of oxygen the body becomes very tired, and in serious cases the heart may stop working due to overworking.

Hypertension - Also known as high blood pressure, this dangerous condition may result in strokes, coronary heart disease, and other serious health problems.

Heart attack - When a person experiences a blood clot, the blood flow to the arteries may become reduced or stop completely and may cause the heart to stop working.

Stroke - When blood flow to the brain is interrupted brain cells may die, affecting many functions such as speech and physical movement. Many stroke victims are permanently paralyzed on one entire side of the body.

Gastrointestinal ulceration - Stomach ulcers may result from use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Vioxx. The effects of gastrointestinal ulceration include pain, swelling, bleeding of the stomach, and obstruction.

If you have experienced any of the above side effects and are currently taking Vioxx, you should seek medical attention immediately. It has been recommended that all patients who are currently taking the prescription drug talk to their physicians about another course of treatment.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious side effects as the result of Vioxx contact a California Vioxx lawyer today at Masry & Vititoe.