Comments on: Vioxx Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Merck in Illinois

By: Pat Hatcher

Pat Hatcher — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 21:58:59 +0000

I am looking for an attorney for a lawsuit against Merck. I suffered a left nephrectory in 1/2001 after taking Vioxx for > 18 months. I can only locate attorneys interested in heart attack or stroke victims. HELP!

By: Barbara B

Barbara B — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 22:05:12 +0000

Started taking Vioxx in 10/99 for joint pain”safer on stomach as apposed to aspirin”Fell in 4/01.Told by MD to double doseage and prescribed pain meds until appointment with neurosurgeon-end of July01! He prescribed steroids-plus other 2RX’s I was already taking.Tests scheduled followind week concerning fall. 3 days later stomach ruptured.Critical condition-intensive care for weeks-not expected to live. Can no longer take by mouth steroids,aspirin and 2 other needed RX’s due to rupture-ulcer.Have found attorneys are only interested in stroke,heart cases.How do I know I do not have these problems due to taking Vioxx for such a long time? ER doctor will confirm cause of stomach rupture. Any St. Louis MO attorneys?

By: FRANK

FRANK — Sun, 28 Aug 2005 20:25:50 +0000

JIM: YOU STATED YOU WANT TO FIND A LAWYER WHO WILL TAKE YOUR PLACE FOR UNDER 40%. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AND I WILL TELL YOU HOW.

By: Toni Stauffer

Toni Stauffer — Sat, 20 Aug 2005 16:14:36 +0000

I’m outraged by the news that Merck & Co., has been ordered to pay $253 million in damages to the family of Robert Ernst who died after taking the pain killer Vioxx. I believe that the family deserves compensation, but $253 million worth? That’s completely insane.

This is why health care in America is in jeopardy. This is why my insurance won’t approve a medicine that my doctor prescribed, a medicine that will cost me $200 a month without my insurance. This is why all of our health care is so expensive and the costs just keep growing.

And this is just the beginning of the Vioxx lawsuits. If this much is awarded to one family, what about the other families? Wouldn’t they deserve just as much? I can see why the Merck stock has taken a nose dive. With these damages, they may not be around much longer. I do sympathize with families for their loss, please don’t think that I don’t, however, we need to take a look at the big picture here.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Sun, 24 Jul 2005 20:49:57 +0000

Unfortunatly if you have not suffered from stroke or cardiovascular problems than there is not going to be a lawyer to take the lawsuit. I can not take COX-2 medication because I am alergic to any sulfa related drugs. Before I take any medications I always read the necessary information on them. There are drug books that have this information in them, mine is called The Pill Book. I try to purchase a new one every year due to new medications being brought on the market every year. It is our responsibility to read everything we can on medication given to us. Don’t count on your doctor or pharmacist to do this. One they are too busy with everything else going that it is impossible to make sure they inform us. Most drug stores give information when you purchase medication and they have been doing this for years. Plus with the internet we can get more information about them from the manufactures.

By: jim

jim — Tue, 22 Feb 2005 17:49:48 +0000

how can I become part of lawsuit without paying 40% to a lawyer?

By: L Johnston

L Johnston — Fri, 18 Feb 2005 21:09:57 +0000

My husband as been on Vioxx for more 3 years.

I took vioxx for 1 year.

By: R. Hanson

R. Hanson — Sat, 11 Dec 2004 00:13:52 +0000

Correction of dates:Suffered blood clots in lungs in 6/03. Expected to recover from unknown cause. Taking Vioxx on 10/23/03 for pain. Still not recovered in 2004; continue with shortness of breath, but stopped Vioxx in 9/04. Can’t walk longer than a block without breathing problems. Weakness. Since stopped taking Vioxx have noticed improvement. Suspect it may have delayed recovery.

By: R. Hanson

R. Hanson — Sat, 11 Dec 2004 00:10:41 +0000

Suffered blood clots in lungs in 6/03. Expected to recover from unknown cause. Taking Vioxx on 10/23/04 for pain. Still not recovered in 2004; continue with shortness of breath, but stopped Vioxx in 9/04. Can’t walk longer than a block without breathing problems. Weakness. Since stopped taking Vioxx have noticed improvement. Suspect it may have delayed recovery.

By: manjeet Singh

manjeet Singh — Tue, 23 Nov 2004 19:01:24 +0000

I need help to fle a suit against Merck on Vioxx my Mother suffered due to that and had Death.