Vioxx doubles risk of stroke and cardiac death

Have you or a loved one recently suffered from a heart attack or stroke? Merck & Co. announced on September 29, 2004, that they are recalling Vioxx, a prescription drug commonly used to relieve arthritis and menstrual pain. Merck recalled Vioxx on September 29, 2004, due to information it released from a three-year clinical trial. The study found …

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