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Vioxx, Market Withdrawal

Vioxx was voluntarily withdrawn from the U.S. market on September 30, 2004 by manufacturer Merck.  The Vioxx market withdrawal was in answer to studies indicating a higher risk of cardiovascular event in regular users of Vioxx.

A study on Vioxx (VIGOR study) was published in 2000.  It indicated a 4 times increase of risk of heart attack or stroke in Vioxx (rofecoxib) patients compared to patients taking naproxen over a 1 year period.  Merck's researchers concluded the findings of the study showed a protective effect of naproxen in reducing heart attacks in high cardiovascular risk patients.

Merck commenced a study (APPROVe study) in 2001 to evaluate the effects of Vioxx on colorectal polyps.  The study also intended to further evaluate the cardiovascular risk of Vioxx.  The study was ended early when results showed patients taking Vioxx were at increased risk of cardiovascular risk compared to patients taking a placebo after 18 months on the therapy.

Merck voluntarily withdrew Vioxx from the market on September 30, 2004 after the APPROVe study was ended early.  In the same month, the FDA also provided Merck with new research that further supported increased risk of heart attack among Vioxx users.

 

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Ads increased proliferation, risksBoston GlobeCHRISTOPH WESTPHAL points out that patients have been deprived of the benefits of Vioxx by its withdrawal from the market. Like other drugs in its class, and more raquo

FDA Panel: Diabetes Drug Should Stay On Market The Associated Press
FDA panel: Diabetes drug should stay on marketThe Associated PressquotThe two that have been withdrawn for cardiovascular concerns Vioxx and Zelnorm showed three, four or five fold increase in risk,quot Jenkins said.

Glaxoaposs Settlement Makes The Dividend Safer Probably The Guardian
Glaxo39s settlement makes the dividend safer probablyThe GuardianEver since the generic drug manufacturers upgraded their legal weaponry in the mid 1990s, and especially since the withdrawal of Merck39s Vioxx painkiller in

Rosiglitazone Hearing Reveals NotSoRosy Rifts At FDA MedPage Today
Rosiglitazone Hearing Reveals Not So Rosy Rifts at FDAMedPage TodayOf the 15 panel members who voted both in 2007 and 2010, only two voted for withdrawal of the drug. Of the 18 panelists who voted only in 2010,

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