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in late september, 2004, merck & co, inc, announced a voluntary withdrawal, rofecoxib, vioxx, from the united states, worldwide market due to safety concerns, an increased risk, cardiovascular events, heart attack and stroke, in patients on rofecoxib, rofecoxib is a prescription cox-2 selective, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, nsaid, that was approved by fda in may 1999 for the relief, the signs and symptoms, osteoarthritis, for the management, acute pain in adults, for the treatment, menstrual symptoms, was later approved for the relief, the signs and symptoms, rheumatoid arthritis in adults and children, rofecoxib, relieve the pain, tenderness, inflammation, swelling, stiffness caused by arthritis, treat painful menstrual periods and pain from other causes, rofecoxib is a prescription drug, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, nsaids, cox-2 inhibitors, stopping the body's production, a substance that causes pain and inflammation, cox-2 inhibitors, less stomach bleeding and ulcers than similar medications, rofecoxib comes as a tablet and a suspension, liquid, take by mouth, usually taken once a day with, without food, take rofecoxib, take it around the same time every day, follow the directions on the prescription label carefully, take rofecoxib exactly as directed, don't take less or more, read my prescription, shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication evenly, before taking rofecoxib, carefully read the manufacturer's information for the patient, before taking rofecoxib, allergic to rofecoxib, aspirin, other nsaids, ibuprofen, advil, motrin, naproxen, aleve, naprosyn, any other medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, herbal products you are taking, be sure to mention, amitriptyline, elavil, angiotensin-converting enzyme, ace, inhibitors, benazepril, lotensin, captopril, capoten, enalapril, vasotec, fosinopril, monopril, lisinopril, prinivil, zestril, moexipril, univasc, perindopril, aceon, quinapril, accupril, ramipril, altace, trandolapril, mavik, anticoagulants, 'blood thinners', warfarin, coumadin, aspirin; diuretics, 'water pills', lithium, eskalith, lithobid, methotrexate, rheumatrex, oral steroids, dexamethasone, decadron, dexone, methylprednisolone, medrol, prednisone, deltasone, rifampin, rifadin, rimactane, tacrine, cognex, theophylline, theobid, theo-dur, and zileuton, zyflo, a physician may need to change the doses, monitor you carefully for side effects, smoke, drink large amounts, alcohol, ever had liver, kidney, heart disease; heart failure; high blood pressure; asthma, any stomach problems, ulcers, bleeding, pregnant, plan to become pregnant, when breast-feeding , become pregnant while taking rofecoxib, surgery, dental surgery, taking rofecoxib, a special diet, a physician tells you otherwise, continue my normal diet, take the missed dose, almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, continue my regular dosing schedule, what side effects can this medication cause, rofecoxib, side effects, symptoms are severe, upset stomach , stomach pain, weakness, some side effects can be serious, symptoms are uncommon, black and tarry stools , red blood in stools, bloody vomit, vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds, excessive tiredness, unusual bleeding, bruising, itching, energy, appetite, pain, upper right part, the stomach, yellowing, the skin, eyes, flu-like symptoms, rash, pale skin, unexplained weight gain, swelling, the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, lower legs, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, breathing, chest pain , rofecoxib, other side effects, any unusual problems while taking this medication, don't switch containers, tightly closed, keep away from kids, store it at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture, drug disposal, emergency/overdose, overdose, the victim has collapsed, is not breathing, a physician may order certain laboratory tests, body's response to rofecoxib, vioxx
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