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Bextra FAQs
What is Bextra used for?
Who should not take Bextra?
What are some possible side effects of Bextra?
What can I take instead of Bextra?
What should I do if I am currently taking Bextra?
What is Bextra used for?
Bextra (valdecoxib) is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs). Valdecoxib works by reducing substances in the body that cause
inflammation, pain, and fever, and is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and
stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and adult rheumatoid arthritis. Valdecoxib is
also used to treat painful menstruation.
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Who should not take Bextra?
You should not take Bextra if you have had asthma, hives or allergic reactions
after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) or
COX-2 inhibitors. Some examples of NSAIDs are ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil),
naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), nabumetone
(Relafen), ketoprofen (Orudis), celecoxib (Celebrex), and rofecoxib (Vioxx). You
can ask your doctor or pharmacist for a complete list of these medications. You
should not take Bextra if you are allergic to valdecoxib (Bextra) or to any of
the ingredients in Bextra.
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What are some possible side effects of Bextra?
Some of the more serious, possible side effects of Bextra include:
- Abdominal pain, tenderness, or discomfort
- Bloody, black, or tarry stools
- Bloody vomit
- Unusual fatigue or lethargy
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes
- Unusual bruising or bleeding
Pfizer also said it is updating its label on Bextra to strengthen a warning
about a rare but serious skin reaction, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, that can occur
mainly within the first two weeks of therapy.
Less serious, but sometimes life threatening side effects can include:
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Rarely serious ulcers and stomach bleeding have occurred in patients
taking Bextra.
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What can I take instead of Bextra?
Medications that are more tried and true like ibuprofen, naproxen or simply
aspirin have been used as alternatives for Bextra, Vioxx and Celebrex.
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What should I do if I am currently taking Bextra?
Contact your doctor to discuss discontinuing use of Bextra and possible
alternative medications. If you have experienced any side effects,
contact
a lawyer at Ted A. Greve & Associates, P.A. to review your case. We
understand your medical concerns take priority, but don't ignore your legal
right to compensation.
Your state's law may limit your time to bring a legal claim. To protect your
rights, you need to have your personal injury claim evaluated immediately.
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For more information, visit our page on Prescription Negligence.
Contact us online through our free evaluation form if you have any questions about your claim.
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