Vioxx
Warnings
October 14, 2003 - "Vioxx Linked to Heart Disease and Cerebrovascular
Complications "
In the Federal Government’s Adverse
Drug Reactions Advisory Committee October bulletin, updated warnings
regarding arthritis drugs Vioxx and Celebrex were included. The Vioxx
and Celebrex warnings indicated a possible increased risk of heart
disease and cerebrovascular complications. There was also inconclusive
evidence of an association between Vioxx and cardiovascular events but the warning
stated Vioxx should not be prescribed above the maximum approved dose and doctors
should consider the Vioxx patient’s cardiovascular risk before prescribing
the medication.
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