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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.
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