What is Vioxx?
Vioxx (Rofecoxib) is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and
stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; to manage
pain in adults; and to treat menstrual pain.
Vioxx is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs). Vioxx works by reducing substances that cause
inflammation, pain, and fever in the body.
Cautions Regarding Vioxx
Do not take Vioxx without first talking to your doctor if you have
experienced asthma, hives, or an allergic reaction after taking
aspirin or another NSAID such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin),
naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox), ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Orudis,
Oruvail), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), diflunisal (Dolobid),
etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid),
indomethacin (Indocin), ketorolac (Toradol), nabumetone (Relafen),
oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), tolmetin
(Tolectin), celecoxib (Celebrex), valdecoxib (Bextra), or meloxicam (Mobic).
You may experience a similar reaction to Vioxx.
Vioxx should not be taken late in pregnancy (the third trimester)
because it may affect the formation of the baby's heart. Do not
take Vioxx without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or
could become pregnant during treatment.
Notify your doctor immediately if you develop abdominal pain,
tenderness, or discomfort; nausea; blood in your vomit; bloody, black,
or tarry stools; unexplained weight gain; swelling or water retention;
fatigue or lethargy; a skin rash; itching; yellowing of your skin or
eyes;"flu-like" symptoms; or unusual bruising or bleeding. These
symptoms could be early signs of dangerous side effects of Vioxx.
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