Vioxx Stroke

Get the simple facts without the medical jargon concerning drug producer Merck, Vioxx, stroke and heart attack.

Only your doctor can determine if Celebrex is right for you, but watch this video from drug producer Pfizer addressing the safety of Celebrex in light of Vioxx and stroke concerns.

This interesting report notes that not only was Vioxx linked to heart attack and stroke, but drug company Merck was overcharging the government for Medicaid programs.

If your pain was relieved with Vioxx then discontinued the drug because of the recall, you don't need to suffer. Learn about current treatment guidelines in this great article.

This position statement advising physicians on prescribing pain relievers was partially in response to studies linking cox-2 inhibitor drugs like Vioxx to stroke and heart attack.

The FDA answers questions concerning the safety and labeling of prescription and non-prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including Vioxx, one linked to stroke in some patients.

There's much controversy surrounding cox-2 inhibitor drugs, especially Vioxx, on whether they cause heart attack and stroke. Click here to learn some background information.

Long, detailed article about the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Vioxx's potential for increasing the risk of stroke and heart attack. Free registration required.

Vioxx has been linked to an increased risk of stroke and heart attack. Read the latest news from drug maker Merck on their ongoing court battles for injuries allegedly caused by Vioxx.

This good article reports on studies linking stroke risks to Vioxx's effect on blood pressure.

Why was Vioxx taken off the market? This link summarizes the studies that showed a correlation between Vioxx, stroke and heart attack.