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Although prescribed to relieve pain symptoms, Vioxx has lead to the most unbearable pain imaginable - the death of loved ones. The use of the drug has been shown to lead to an increase in cardiovascular, respiratory, liver and kidney problems. Studies have suggested that patients taking Vioxx typically have between a 17 and 24 percent increase in heart attack risk compared to those taking an alternate pain relief drug. It was for these reasons that Vioxx was withdrawn from the market on September 30, 2004.
Juries are sympathetic to the families of Vioxx victims. On August 19, 2005 a jury in Texas awarded a Vioxx widow more than $250 million after the death of her husband in 2001. Her husband was a running enthusiast who had been taking Vioxx for less than one year when he developed an irregular heart rhythm, eventually leading to his heart attack. He was only 59 years old at the time of his passing.
If you or someone you know has been harmed as a result of taking Vioxx, you must speak with a lawyer immediately to learn more about your legal rights. You deserve compensation for the damage caused by this harmful and potentially fatal medication. Do not hesitate any longer. Contact an experienced attorney today.
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