Houston
VIOXX Lawyer Christian Hill
Let Houston personal injury lawyer Christian Hill fight your Vioxx personal injury case for you. Houston personal injury lawyer Christian Hill and his legal team at the Houston personal injury law firm Christian Hill and Associates are experienced personal injury lawyers, and will fight your Vioxx personal injury case for you.
Personal injury law is our specialty at Christian Hill and Associates. We have collected over $100 million for personal injury victims. Having an experienced Houston personal injury lawyer is important, especially when dealing with a difficult case such as Vioxx.
Houston Personal Injury Lawyer: Vioxx lawyer
Vioxx
Vioxx, (rofecoxib) Merck & Co., Inc. (website), is a NSAID with selective cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitory properties. It was approved on May 20, 1999, for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea, for the management of acute pain in adults, and for relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis.
Vioxx is used to relieve:
* Signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis
* Acute pain in adults
* Painful menstrual cycles.
Serious problems from stomach ulcers, such as bleeding, are well-known complications in people treated with NSAIDs. Similar problems have occurred in people treated with Vioxx, although very rarely. The likelihood of stomach problems increases the longer you take drugs like Vioxx. However, even short-term treatment is not without risk. These problems can happen without any warning, but in some people may cause symptoms such as gnawing or burning stomach pain, black or tarry stools, or vomiting. If this happens, stop taking Vioxx and call your health care provider right away
Check with your health care provider. Vioxx may not be right for you, if you:
* have had ulcers or stomach bleeding
* have had asthma, hives, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin
or other NSAIDs
* have severe kidney problems
* have severe liver problems
* are pregnant
Serious problems such as liver damage have occurred in people treated with NSAIDs. Some of the warning signs of liver damage can be nausea, vomiting, fatigue, loss of appetite, itching, yellow coloring of skin or eyes, "flu-like" symptoms and dark urine. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your health care provider right away.
Vioxx can cause your body to retain fluid and swell. Your health care provider will decide if Vioxx is right for you, if you:
* retain fluids
* have high blood pressure
* have heart failure
Side effects can include:
* Upper respiratory tract infection
* Diarrhea
* Nausea
* Heartburn
* Swelling of the lower legs or feet
* High blood pressure
Rarely, serious ulcers have occurred in patients taking Vioxx.
Vioxx Resources
(VIOXX) website
(VIOXX) Patient Product Information
JAMA Risk of Cardiovascular Events
Concerns About Popular Arthritis Drugs
Warning letter from Dept. of Health & Human Services to Merck & Co., Inc. about misleading promotional campaign and misrepresentation of potential health risks associated with Vioxx. (here)
Don't Be A Personal Injury Victim
If you have suffered a personal injury from one of these products, it's important to protect your rights. Contact a Houston personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. A personal injury lawyer at Houston law firm Christian Hill and Associates will evaluate your personal injury case at no cost to you. If we determine you have a personal injury claim, we will handle your case aggressively, and you pay absolutely nothing unless we win your personal injury case.
Act Now To Protect Your Rights
Your personal injury case is subject to the statute of limitations. If you don't act now you may lose your right to compensation for the personal injury you have sustained. Contact Houston personal injury lawyer Christian Hill at the law firm of Christian Hill and Associates as soon as possible.
