Guest guest Posted June 5, 2002 Report Share Posted June 5, 2002 JE, in general the two -2 inhibitors (Vioxx and Celebrex) have not delivered on their initial promise in a number of anticipated areas. For all the hooplah, it doesn't seem they are a convincing improvement over other NSAIDs. You and I discussed your environmental MD a few months ago -- you told me then what he thought, and I gave your references to share with him. If you're comfortable doing so, perhaps you can re-locate our online exchange and approach him on your next visit. I'd like to learn from him, if possible. Please understand, I avoid private email exchanges in favor of online discussions. Marjorie Marjorie Lazoff, MD > My derm recently put me on this for the pain I get in my face. > According to Dr. Nase's book, it should help with rosacea inflammation > and flushing. I have been on it 2 weeks now, it seemed to help at > first, but the last few days, I've been flushed and irritated again. > Anyone have any experience with this? > > JE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2002 Report Share Posted June 5, 2002 Vioxx is a newer antiinflammatory designed by Merck (I think) for those who have gi problems with motrin and advil. A veteran clinician I know who has also done much clinical research for big multinat'l pharmaceuticals was ranting eloquently about Merck's billion dollar campaign touting vioxx, and how its clinical efficacy was actually in no way better than motrin. He was speaking very generally though, and conceded that it is probably better for some people. I think it's prolly much more expensive and harder to get it covered by insurance though. Just thought I'd share that. I have no idea if one is better than the other for R inflammation. Vioxx ( 2 inhibitor) > My derm recently put me on this for the pain I get in my face. > According to Dr. Nase's book, it should help with rosacea inflammation > and flushing. I have been on it 2 weeks now, it seemed to help at > first, but the last few days, I've been flushed and irritated again. > Anyone have any experience with this? > > JE > > > > -- > Please read the list highlights before posting to the whole group (http://rosacea.ii.net/toc.html). Your post will be delayed if you don't give a meaningful subject or trim your reply text. You must change the subject when replying to a digest ! > > See http://www.drnase.com for info on his recently published book. > > To leave the list send an email to rosacea-support-unsubscribe > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2002 Report Share Posted June 5, 2002 Vioxx is a newer antiinflammatory designed by Merck (I think) for those who have gi problems with motrin and advil. A veteran clinician I know who has also done much clinical research for big multinat'l pharmaceuticals was ranting eloquently about Merck's billion dollar campaign touting vioxx, and how its clinical efficacy was actually in no way better than motrin. He was speaking very generally though, and conceded that it is probably better for some people. I think it's prolly much more expensive and harder to get it covered by insurance though. Just thought I'd share that. I have no idea if one is better than the other for R inflammation. Vioxx ( 2 inhibitor) > My derm recently put me on this for the pain I get in my face. > According to Dr. Nase's book, it should help with rosacea inflammation > and flushing. I have been on it 2 weeks now, it seemed to help at > first, but the last few days, I've been flushed and irritated again. > Anyone have any experience with this? > > JE > > > > -- > Please read the list highlights before posting to the whole group (http://rosacea.ii.net/toc.html). Your post will be delayed if you don't give a meaningful subject or trim your reply text. You must change the subject when replying to a digest ! > > See http://www.drnase.com for info on his recently published book. > > To leave the list send an email to rosacea-support-unsubscribe > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2002 Report Share Posted June 5, 2002 Vioxx is a newer antiinflammatory designed by Merck (I think) for those who have gi problems with motrin and advil. A veteran clinician I know who has also done much clinical research for big multinat'l pharmaceuticals was ranting eloquently about Merck's billion dollar campaign touting vioxx, and how its clinical efficacy was actually in no way better than motrin. He was speaking very generally though, and conceded that it is probably better for some people. I think it's prolly much more expensive and harder to get it covered by insurance though. Just thought I'd share that. I have no idea if one is better than the other for R inflammation. Vioxx ( 2 inhibitor) > My derm recently put me on this for the pain I get in my face. > According to Dr. Nase's book, it should help with rosacea inflammation > and flushing. I have been on it 2 weeks now, it seemed to help at > first, but the last few days, I've been flushed and irritated again. > Anyone have any experience with this? > > JE > > > > -- > Please read the list highlights before posting to the whole group (http://rosacea.ii.net/toc.html). Your post will be delayed if you don't give a meaningful subject or trim your reply text. You must change the subject when replying to a digest ! > > See http://www.drnase.com for info on his recently published book. > > To leave the list send an email to rosacea-support-unsubscribe > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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