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Worth noting that Celebrex is very similar to Vioxx (COX-2 inhibitor), and that researchers do not know if Celebrex has the same issues as Vioxx- they've avoide
by randomfool 14y ago
Worth noting that Celebrex is very similar to Vioxx (COX-2 inhibitor), and that researchers do not know if Celebrex has the same issues as Vioxx- they've avoided repeating this study.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COX-2_inhibitor#Adverse_effects http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COX-2_inhibitor#Adverse_effects
- refurb 14y agoThis isn't true. When the FDA held their hearing about Vioxx, they also evaluated Celebrex as well. Vioxx was found to have serious CV risks associated with it at ALL recommended doses. Celebrex was found to have CV risks associated with only the highest dose. The FDA made the call that Vioxx should be gone and that Celebrex can stay (with an updated label that describes the risks). Same with Naproxen.