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Viagra: Medicine intended to treat sexual
impotence in men (erectile dysfunction). Patients taking
VIAGRA have experienced heart attack, sudden death,
irregular heart rhythm, stroke, chest pain, and increased
blood pressure.
Vicodin: A prescription pain reliever containing
hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Classified in the same
category as Oxycontin, Vicodin contains 5-10mg of
hydrocodone.
Videx/ EC: A medication used to treat HIV. There
have been reports linking VIDEX® EC with fatal lactic
acidosis and pancreatitis.
Vioxx: A brand of medication used to relieve the
signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid
arthritis in adults. Vioxx use can result in stomach
bleeding and liver damage. |
