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The Vioxx Paradox

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Merck, the manufacturer of Vioxx, will pay dearly for its deception, creating a lose-lose-lose situation for everyone but the attorneys. Vioxx is the drug

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Tags: Drug, FDA, Vioxx, Merck & Co.

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Most Recently Shared on May 17, 2011 at 4:07 pm By:

TrishaTorrey Trisha Torrey

@petershankman those drugs were killing people, Peter. Research submitted to FDA for their approval was whitewashed: http://ow.ly/4WAEP

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Scientists Spot How Cox-2 Painkillers Raise Heart Risks - Drugs.com MedNews

drugs.com — “New research has uncovered how some cox-2 painkillers increase the risk for both heart attacks and stroke. The once popular cox-2 drugs, Vioxx and Bextra, wereView full resource at drugs.com

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Studies Shine Light on How Vioxx Raises Heart Risks - Health Blog - WSJ

blogs.wsj.com — “Researchers have published the last of some 20 studies in humans and mice examining the underpinnings for the risks of taking Vioxx and related drugs.View full resource at blogs.wsj.com

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Finding In Arginine Paradox Study Translates Into Treatment For Teen http://t.co/TLcgPM2Q #hypertension

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RT @GreenUnite: Creating better places to live, work and play. The environmental paradox of smart growth: http://t.co/2oaoui6Y

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Merck ordered to pay $321 million in criminal Vioxx probe | Reuters

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Modern Healthcare: Vioxx costs Merck another $322 million http://t.co/7jmVplHa

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