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Discover the Connection Between the Pain Medication Vioxx and Strokes

Vioxx has recently been linked the severe side effect of stroke in its users.

Ischemic stroke is the condition where oxygen is restricted to brain through a blockage of arteries in the neck and brain.

Most Vioxx strokes are caused from a blood clot in the neck or brain.

If you suffered a Vioxx heart attack, stroke, or any other severe side effect from taking Vioxx, you need the help of the experienced Vioxx Attorneys of Weitz & Luxenberg. Weitz & Luxenberg is the law firm that just won the second major victory against Merck for a Vioxx heart attack in Atlantic City, for a jury verdict of $13.5 Million. To enquire about your Vioxx lawsuit claim with Weitz & Luxenberg, fill out this simple form today for a free case review within 24 hours.

Two variants of ischemic stroke are thrombotic and embolic.Thrombotic strokes occur when an artery are blocked after the formation of a blood clot around the brain and is approximately 50% of all strokes. An embolic stroke is caused when a clot was formed in some area of the body (not in the brain), breaks away and becomes lodged and restricts blood flow to the brain.

The most common symptom of an ischemic stroke is chest pain and discomfort.

Roughly, 3 to 4 million Americans suffer from ischemic episodes and accounts for 88% of all types of strokes.

If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke from Vioxx use, fill out this simple form for a free Vioxx lawsuit case review within 24 hours.

Weitz & Luxenberg is no longer accepting Vioxx cases.


see also:

Angina Vioxx causes Angina which affects your Heart and Circulatory System
Angina - A dangerous side effect of the pain med Vioxx

Pulmonary Embolism Know the dangerous side effect of pain med Vioxx - Pulmonary Embolism
Vioxx may put you at risk and cause a Pulmonary Embolism

Side Effects Are you at Risk for Dangerous Vioxx Side Effects? Find out here.
Vioxx Side Effects: Heart Attack & Stroke are among the Most Dangerous

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