Guest guest Posted March 26, 2002 Report Share Posted March 26, 2002 http://www.newsday.com/news/health/wire/sns-ap-vioxx-meningitis0325mar25.sto ry AP Clarifies Vioxx Story By Associated Press March 25, 2002, 2:56 PM EST CHICAGO -- In a March 24 story about meningitis being a rare potential side effect of Vioxx, The Associated Press reported that the Food and Drug Administration has required Merck to add the disease to the list of possible side effects included on the painkiller's product label and package insert. The story did not make clear that the information has already been included on the product label and package insert for some time. Merck spokeswoman Fanelle said the company made the change in 2000. Copyright © 2002, The Associated Press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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