Rofecoxib (Vioxx) Despite VIOXX¡¯s treatment of a wide range of pain-inducing health problems, the list of potential side effects in substantially longer. While the occurrence of each side effect no doubt varies from person to person, the extensiveness of the list, combined with recent corroborating evidence, is quite telling: VIOXX can be very dangerous. Side effects for VIOXX include, but are not limited to, the following:   Serious stomach problems, such as stomach and intestinal bleeding Serious allergic reactions, including the symptoms and signs of swelling of the face, lips and tongue Trouble breathing Heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular events, such as blood clots Serious kidney problems, including acute kidney failure and worsening of chronic kidney failure Severe liver problems, including hepatitis, jaundice and liver failure   The following side effects are less severe, but occur more frequently:   Respiratory infections Headache Dizziness Diarrhea Nausea, vomiting and upset stomach Heartburn Stomach pain Swelling of the legs and/or feet High blood pressure Back pain Tiredness Urinary tract infection. Source: (C) Copyright FDA - 2004. All rights reserved Find a Vioxx Lawyer Vioxx Resources Merck Merck Clarifies Number of Patients and Prescriptions for VIOXX Merck Announces Voluntary Worldwide Withdrawal of VIOXX Merck Vioxx U.S. Food and Drug Administration U.S. Food and Drug Administration Vioxx Center FDA Public Health Advisory on Vioxx FDA Vioxx Questions and Answers U.S. Food and Drug Administration