Lots of patients are asking about alternatives to Vioxx

November 2004

Lots of patients are asking about alternatives to Vioxx.

The jury is still out on whether the increased risk of heart attack and stroke seen with Vioxx is a class effect.

There's concern that ALL of the COX-2 inhibitors might increase cardiovascular risk by making blood clotting more likely.

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Lots of patients are asking about alternatives to Vioxx
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Gastroenterology Celiac patients need to avoid gluten in foods and drugs
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