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If
you have arthritis and were prescribed Vioxx by your doctor,
this article is written to explain what you need to
do. Several readers have written to us asking what their options are now that Merck, the manufacturer of Vioxx, has decided to recall the drug because it doubles the risk of heart attacks and strokes in long-term users. You should read this article if:
- You or a family member/friend has suffered from arthritis.
- You live anywhere in the world, not just the United States, since Vioxx was sold to approximately 80 million people all over the world (though the name used may be different) of which 20 millions are Americans.
(Related article: Vioxx
lawsuits reach a record)
- If you have suffered from pain and visited a doctor but never bothered to find out what drug was prescribed to you.
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 What are the next steps for arthritis patients injured by
Vioxx?
- Immediately review all the drugs that you are currently taking and stop taking Vioxx right away.
(Related:
How to lower back pain)
- Set up an appointment with your doctor immediately to make sure that you are not consuming Vioxx at this time and discuss alternatives.
- Since the situation is still very new and fluid, you will need a
Vioxx injury attorney to guide you through the process of making sure that your health does not suffer any more and you can claim compensation from the drug manufacturer.
How to find a Vioxx injury attorney?
Since the case is still new, only a few attorneys are dealing with Vioxx cases. The ones that we have identified are Specter Specter Evans & Monague, Kline & Specter, Goldberg & Finnegan, etc. More will be joining soon to help the victims.
If you do not live in the United States, you still can contact an attorney in the United States since you may be file to case in the US courts even if you do not live in the US as long as you consumed Vioxx. You can also work with a law firm in your country to get further legal advice.
Check the credentials of the firm by visiting their websites. Many law firms allow you to contact them through their website or by calling a toll-free number to further discuss your options.
Latest news related to Vioxx is available in the MYNIPPON Vioxx
recall blog. |