VIOXX
General health and safety info What is Vioxx (generic "rofecoxib")? Vioxx is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This drug works by reducing substances that cause inflammation, pain, and fever in the body. Vioxx is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and certain forms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis; to manage acute pain in adults; to treat migraines; and to treat menstrual pain.
What is the most important information I should know about Vioxx? The manufacturer of Vioxx has announced a withdrawal of the drug from the U.S. and worldwide market. This withdrawal is due to safety concerns of an increased risk of cardiovascular events (including heart attack and stroke) in patients taking Vioxx. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop abdominal, chest, or head pain, dizziness, tenderness, or discomfort; nausea; irregular heartbeat or other heart irregularity, vision irregularity, blood in your vomit; bloody, black, or tarry stools; unexplained weight gain; swelling or water retention; fatigue or lethargy; a skin rash; itching; yellowing of your skin or eyes;"flu-like" symptoms; or unusual bruising or bleeding. These symptoms could be early signs of dangerous side effects that may persist or first arise long after cessation of use of Vioxx.
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