There are indications that Merck & Co., the pharmaceuticals corporation responsible for Vioxx, failed to conduct appropriate clinical studies of Vioxx before introducing it on the market. After the public was exposed to the public, research revealed flaws in the studies used to gain FDA approval. In response to these inadequacies, the FDA demanded changes in the warning information on the labels of Vioxx to reflect more accurate information.

Vioxx was heavily promoted and millions were spent on advertising the drug before it was recalled in late September of 2004. The advertising reached such a fervid level at one point that the FDA claimed that Merck’s ads were in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and applicable regulations. While Merck & Co. aggressively marketed the drug and collected billions in revenues from worldwide sales, more than 27,000 patients died or experienced heart attacks as a result of Vioxx, according to FDA estimates.

If you or a loved one has taken Vioxx, an experienced attorney can inform you of your legal rights, identify all parties that may be liable for resulting injuries, and will be able to determine the best way to proceed. Should a Vioxx lawsuit be appropriate, your attorney will work closely with you to maximize any compensation award to which you are entitled.