Guest guest Posted November 7, 2002 Report Share Posted November 7, 2002 Vioxx is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that was developed to help arthritis sufferers who were developing ulcers and stomach problems from taking aspirin and Ibuprofen. It was first touted as stomach friendly and frequently prescribed. Another drug that came out around that time was Celebrex. It was soon found out that neither one of these medications were stomach friendly and they in fact can cause ulcers and spontaneous bleeding. My surgeon and my gastro docs do not want me taking Vioxx or Celebrex. I was given Vioxx for a case of pericarditis two years ago and the reason why I took it was because originally after my wls the surgeon told all of his patients that we could take Vioxx and Celebrex. So I thought it was ok. In the interim is when they found out how bad these drugs but was never informed about it and didn't tell my docs that my cardiologist had prescribed the Vioxx for me. I developed an ulcer and severe gastritis from it. Surgeon wanted me to take Vioxx for three days when I had the phlebitis in my arm and gastro doc told him that I can take it only for three days but would have to double up on my Librax and Nexium while I was on it. Be careful with these drugs. They can and do cause some potentially major problems. Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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