Thread: Vioxx Recalled
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Old 09-30-2004, 09:00 AM   #1
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Just passing this on as I'm sure there are a lot of CP'ers here with elderly parents affected by arthritis.

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Pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. is pulling its blockbuster arthritis drug Vioxx from the market worldwide because new data from a clinical trial found an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

How many times does this have to happen? Seldane for allergies caused heart problems. Phen/fen ate your heart valves. I wonder how much clinical science is being compromised in the rush to get a product to market.
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