print email comment close Vioxx: The Downfall of a Drug URL: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5033105 Description: Compilation of radio stories and related material about a Merck painkiller that was removed "from the market in 2004 after a study showed Vioxx caused an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events, such as stroke and heart attack." Includes a timeline back to 1999, an overview of health risks, material about a controversial Vioxx study from the 1990s, updates about Vioxx litigation, and links to statements and findings. From National Public Radio (NPR). Publisher: National Public Radio (NPR) Library of Congress Subject Headings: Drugs -- Side effects Drugs -- United States -- Testing Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents Pharmaceutical policy -- United States Product recall LII Database Information: Record 21810 created by Maria Brandt on 06/12/2006 Last modification on 06/12/2006 Published: 06/15/2006   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21810