There has been a lot of problems ever since the drug called Vioxx
also known as Cox-2, was introduced in to the United States market of pharmaceuticals
in 1999. Since its induction, the drug has since been recalled because of the
complications that the drug has caused such as Heart attacks, heart complications
and strokes. Vioxx was originally intended to be used as a pain reducer to people
who suffer from osteoarthritis and acute pain. Due to the serious side effects
of taking the drug, there are quite a few lawsuits happening from those who
suffered from these side effects.
Some of the side effects to taking Vioxx include:
" Increased blood clots, causing strokes
" Increased chances of having heart attacks
" Stomach problems like stomach and intestinal bleeding
" Allergic reactions such as, swelling of face, lips, tongue, and/or throat
which can result in difficulty breathing or swallowing.
" Kidney problems do not occur often but they do include: acute kidney
failure and worsening of chronic kidney failure if you are already a sufferer.
" Liver problems can also occur rarely in some people who are taking NSAIDs.
Some of the more common and non deadly side effects that are currently associated
with vioxx may include the following:
" Upper/lower respiratory infection and/or inflammation
" Headache
" Dizziness
" Diarrhea
" Nausea and/or vomiting
" Heartburn, stomach pain and upset
" Swelling of the legs and/or feet
" High blood pressure
" Urinary tract infection.
If you have experienced any of the sever side effects to taking the drug vioxx
and live in the Baltimore area, you can visit any number of the Baltimore vioxx
attorney's for a consultation to see if you are entitled to receiving any compensation
for your problems. Only the attorney's that are participating in the class action
lawsuit in Baltimore can truly be of any help to you as they have all been thoroughly
trained to know who is entitled to receive any compensation. Look online at
www.vioxxfirms.com/category/61/more to find a vioxx attorney in Baltimore.
