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- Goatweed - 09-30-2004
Merck Withdraws Vioxx Due to Data Showing Increased Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke; Stock Falls
Quote:TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- 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. Its stock price plunged more than 27 percent as the company said the action will hurt its earnings.
I don't own any of this stock, but Merck and specifically the Vioxx matter is the "bread & butter" client of my Firm. So much for that Christmas bonus I was looking forward to :-(
I probably want to give my headhunter/pal a call, maybe have him keep an eye out for anything in case I need to jump ship.
- Ronin - 09-30-2004
looks like pfizer is going to corner the market.
i have one word for you: Monster
- Mad - 09-30-2004
That shits expensive (Vioxx) and doesn't work well on certain types of orthopedic problems. Not to forget the sudden side effects, such as internal bleeding and whatnot.
- Goatweed - 09-30-2004
internal bleeding isn't too bad, so long as it heals eventually.
- Velociti - 09-30-2004
I took vioxx after my knee surgery and it worked like a charm to reduce the swelling
- Ronin - 09-30-2004
how's your heart?