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Recently a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association linked
Vioxx to blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes.
Other serious side effects associated with Vioxx usage are:
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Serious stomach problems, such as stomach and intestinal bleeding, can occur
with or without warning symptoms. These problems, if severe, could lead to
hospitalization or death. Although this happens rarely, you should watch for
signs that you may have this serious side effect and tell your doctor right away.
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Serious allergic reactions including swelling of face, lips, tongue, and/or
throat which may cause difficulty breathing or swallowing occur rarely but may
require treatment right away.
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Serious kidney problems occur rarely, including acute kidney failure and
worsening of chronic kidney failure.
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Severe liver problems occur rarely in patients taking NSAIDs. Tell your doctor
if you develop symptoms of liver problems. These include nausea, tiredness,
itching, tenderness in the right upper abdomen, and flu-like symptoms.
More common, non life threatening, side effects associated with VIOXX have
include:
Upper and/or lower respiratory infection and/or inflammation
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Headache
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Dizziness
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Diarrhea
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Nausea and/or vomiting
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Heartburn, stomach pain and upset
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Swelling of the legs and/or feet
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High blood pressure
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Back pain
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Tiredness
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Urinary tract infection.
Kerckhoff Law, APC is committed to promoting the heightened quality and safety of
medications marketed to the public by taking swift legal action to compensate
injuries resulting from dangerous drugs like Vioxx. Claims for Injuries
resulting from Vioxx and other prescription drugs require prompt action. If you
or a loved one has suffered an injury from taking Vioxx, call Kerckhoff Law, APC now at
(760) 635-7600 or CLICK
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contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is
a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don't delay! You may have a valid claim
and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed
before the statute of limitations expires.
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