Vioxx Recall Heart attacks, strokes and other serious injuries caused by Vioxx. Bextra Recall Coronary problems, serious skin problems, and other injuries caused by Bextra. , many of them linked to a problem that preceded a voluntary temporary recall of the devices last year. The number of people who suffered heart attacks, strokes and blood clots due to Vioxx is estimated to be over 100,000.
Robert Ernst was a 59-year-old marathon runner who was taking Vioxx when he suffered a heart attack and died. Merck recalled Vioxx on September 30, 2004 after the results of its internal APPROVe study were announced. The study compared 25 mg dose of Vioxx to treatment with placebo. Merck had no choice but to recall Vioxx, five years after its approval.