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Vioxx may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Investigation Source
- Nationwide
Investigation Scope
Category Information
Investigation Topic
- Increased Risk of Bodily Injury
Product or Service
- Vioxx
Injury Types
- Heart Attack
- Sudden Cardiac Death
- Stroke
Investigation Details
After more than five years of hard-fought and difficult litigation, Merck has agreed to pay $4.85 billion, the largest pharmaceutical settlement in history, to resolve certain Vioxx-related claims involving plaintiffs who suffered a heart attack (including sudden cardiac death) or a stroke. The Settlement Program will settle the claims of thousands of qualified claimants who suffered a heart attack, ischemic stroke, or sudden cardiac death resulting from Vioxx. The settlement funds will be allocated among thousands of qualifying claims based upon an evaluation of each Qualifying Claimant's medical records by a Claims Administrator.
Do not change medications without first consulting your doctor.
Do not change medications without first consulting your doctor.
Defendant Details
| Name (Stock Symbol) | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK) | Merck & Co. Inc. is a large pharmaceutical company. |