| What is Vioxx? |
| Vioxx provides osteoarthritis pain relief and treatment. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Vioxx? |
| Side effects include upper respiratory tract infection,
diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, swelling of the lower legs or feet,
and high blood pressure. Rarely, serious ulcers have occurred in patients taking Vioxx. |
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| Is Vioxx right for me? |
| You should not take Vioxx if you have experienced asthma, hives, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). A few examples of other NSAIDs are ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, nabumetone, and ketoprofen. |
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| What should I tell my doctor or healthcare provider? |
| Tell your health care provider if you are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
Because certain other medications can interact with Vioxx, review all medications that you are taking with your health care provider, including those that you take without a prescription.
Your health care provider may have to adjust your dose or monitor you more closely if you take:
certain blood pressure medications called ACE-inhibitors, furosemide,
lithium, methotrexate, rifampin, warfarin, or aspirin. Avoid taking Vioxx with antacids that contain calcium carbonate and magnesium/aluminum combination products, because they may reduce the amount of Vioxx your body absorbs. |
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