Vioxx

Alabama Vioxx Lawyers

If you have arthritis or another chronic condition and have taken Vioxx to control the pain, you may be at higher risk of heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest, or other cardiovascular problems. Vioxx is classified with cox-2 inhibitors, and was removed from the market in 2004. Despite the recall and removal from the market, it is estimated that dangerous side effects from Vioxx may have been responsible for more than 100,000 heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular conditions. If you took Vioxx and suffered cardiovascular complications, contact our Alabama Vioxx lawyers at Gulas & Stuckey today to discuss filing a claim for injuries arising from the use of Vioxx.

History of Vioxx

Vioxx was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1999 for the treatment of osteoarthritis and other chronic and painful conditions. In 2004 the manufacturer of Vioxx, Merck, announced that it was withdrawing Vioxx from the market worldwide because of increased incidence of cardiovascular problems such as heart attack and stroke in Vioxx users. Vioxx was originally developed to provide an alternative to steroids, which can have unpleasant side effects.

Vioxx Lawsuits

The Birmingham attorneys at our firm, Gulas & Stuckey, have built impressive reputations in dangerous drug litigation. We have obtained significant verdicts or settlements against many defendants and helped people like you get the recompense they deserve. We use our experience to help families and individuals who took Vioxx and whose lives have been permanently changed due to the dangerous and sometimes-fatal Vioxx side effects.

Contact our Experienced Alabama Vioxx Lawyers

If you or a loved one has suffered a heart attack or stroke and took Vioxx for arthritis or other kinds of chronic pain, contact our Birmingham Vioxx lawyers today. There is no upfront cost to you. We charge you only if we obtain compensation for your Vioxx-caused injuries.