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Back Problems board
  1. struggling with scheuermanns 8th August 2002
    ... that is providing a little relief. I am on baclofen, vioxx , panadiene forte, and zoloft for the depression, and...
    ... EXPLAIN.THE REASON I'M POSTING IS BECAUSE I ALSO TAKE VIOXX & BACOLFKEN & THEY ALSO GAVE ME AN ANTI-DEPRESEANT ... ABOUT THE SPELLING),BUT I DO NOT TAKE THAT.DOES THE VIOXX HELP?IT'S REALLY A MIRACLE FOR ME.I HAVE VERY BAD ... IS NOTHING ELSE HE CAN DO,SO HE SAID TO STAY ON THE VIOXX FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE!BUT ANYWAY YOU ARE NOT ALONE...
    ... replying! I take Baclofen for the muscle spasms, and the vioxx is suppose to act as a anti-inflammatory. I also live...

Birth Control board
  1. Ortho Evra--Everyone PLEASE read!! 23rd June 2006
    ... they've been prescribed, whether it's hormonal BC, Vioxx , Phen-Phen or a statin. Sad fact, but true....

  2. Yasmin, good or bad? Should it be discontinued? 27th April 2005
    ... regarding Yasmin (they have to do this). This is how Vioxx went off the market because people reported the side...
    ... what negative effect it could have on people. Vioxx was on the market a long time before it was removed...

  3. Birth Control: List your Side Effects! 1st November 2004
    ... continuously for several months. A combination of depo and Vioxx stopped all bleeding for nearly 3 months. I had to ... give up the Vioxx a month ago, and have just started spotting again...

  4. anyone had luck on depo? 7th October 2004
    ... stop the bleeding, but finally depo and 3 months of vioxx stopped the bleeding, and knock on wood, it won't...

Blood Disorders board
  1. new pill to replace coumadin? 13th April 2006
    ... most people in my shoes would be leary of? They had Vioxx on the market for how many years? and then they pull...
    ... deemed safe. But who really knows. I mean, look at Vioxx , something that millions of people were on for years ... something that doesn't have the same ingredients as Vioxx but of course does't work as well either, but they...

  2. work and play with DVT 6th October 2004
    ... the latest one showed up out of nowhere. I was on Vioxx for the past year so that may have contributed to...

  3. dvt recovery questions 14th December 2003
    ... the blue(may have been caused because I was taking Vioxx for pain in my leg). Looking into that lawsuit. ...

  4. I'm afraid my doctor keeps misdiagnosing a blood clot 5th June 2003
    ... another doctor. he said the same thing and gave me vioxx . it didnt calm down my muscle pain so i went back...

Bowel Disorders board
  1. Stool Question 17th February 2005
    ... Cipro... this is a VERY dangerous drug, that makes VIOXX look like baby asprin. I'm not sure it is appropriate...

  2. what is this?? 4th June 2004
    ... any meds that could be causing this? Have you tried vioxx or any other anti-inflammatory? (just a theory as...

  3. nauseous, diarrhea, stomach pain/anyone help answer some questions/new to board 26th February 2004
    ... to the Drs today and they are stumped. I was on Vioxx for 2 weeks until a few days ago for my back. I pulled ... like a mess this month. My general Dr told me that vioxx could upset my stomach but its less likely to hurt ... runs in our family. I dont think this is from the vioxx . But maybe you guys have any ideas?...
    ... disease, ulcers, IBS, etc., etc. I think the Vioxx could cause your problems - it's as strong as Advil...

  4. On Vicodin for Tonsillectomy...and Constipated...Not Losing Weight...What to do?? 19th December 2003
    ... constipated. I am presently on amoxicillin, vicodin, vioxx , and I am gargling with carafate to help coat my throat...

  5. help! scared its cancer and don't wanna know! 23rd August 2003
    ... My dad had taken baby aspirins for years and then Vioxx and that together with stress caused him major problems...

Brain & Nervous System Disorders board
  1. I'm just in need of some support or reassurance 22nd September 2004
    ... he assumed that was the problem. I started taking Vioxx , which didn't do jack for me...and soon after, I started...

  2. Kamden, it just can't seem to get complicated enough!!!! 13th May 2003
    ... back to you sooner. The anti-inflammatory I took was Vioxx and for my herniated disk. Also, when I first had...

  3. Anyone know how long it takes for Neurontin to take affect? 4th March 2003
    ... migraines, and they find a combination of Imitrix and Vioxx (antinflmatory) works for them. But, as Gia said...

  4. Shock feeling throughout most of my body 15th April 2001
    ... this is also a symptom of Fibromyalsia). I also take Vioxx which I believe is some sort of arthritis medicine...

Cancer board
  1. Throat pain - need advice 20th June 2002
    ... swollen but that was all he could see... put me on vioxx ... and more steriods... a week later no improvement ... another prescription of steriods ... keep taking vioxx ... and keep taking zantax and see him in another week...

  2. Metastases/Chemo - Need Feedback ASAP! 17th June 2002
    ... The two newest COX-2 inhibitors are Celebrex and Vioxx , but we suggest that cancer patients consider other...

Cancer: Breast board
  1. Mammogram question 11th April 2007
    ... release a "new" cox2 drug that releaves pain better than Vioxx . Drug companies ofter just "re-do" an old drug and...

  2. Stage IIIc Endometrial Cancer 19th November 2003
    ... helped with her arthritic knee, in combination with Vioxx . It looks like endometrial cancer is usually...

  3. Mouth sores 13th May 2003
    ... breast. I became menopausal from the chemo. I am taking VIOXX for some cramping I recently started having. Could...

Cancer: Colon & Rectal board
  1. It's Beginning 30th June 2004
    ... addict (The most powerful drug I've ever used before is vioxx and I've never done anything illegal) and he about...

Cancer: Leukemia board
  1. Medication side effects 9th August 2006
    ... drugs that get really bad press and get pulled (liked " Vioxx "), helped millions of people. I hope this helps and...

Caregivers board
  1. elderly mom severely? depressed 22nd June 2001
    ... Thanks, Sallen. My mom is taking vioxx for the hip pain and it doesn't seem to be helping...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome board
  1. Cubital and Carpal Tunnel Diagnosed 29th January 2006
    ... I basically sat with ice packs everywhere and ate Vioxx ......the only thing that put a dent in the pain. ...

  2. Cubital Tunnel and multiple compressions 24th October 2005
    ... even thinking about it makes me ache. I lived on Vioxx (thank god it was around then)........ice packs hands...

  3. Mysterious inflammations in fingers 14th April 2005
    ... business trip to Germany, but fortunately had some Vioxx in my emergency pill-box which allowed me to get back ... swollen - and still very painful if I forgot to take vioxx . He took one look and diagnosed arthritis, at which ... type anti-inflammatory drugs, around 12.5mg a day if Vioxx .... As a brief PS, I consulted an homeopathic doctor...

  4. Anti-Inflamitory Drugs 11th April 2005
    ... hi ive been on several vioxx then ibuprofen, celebrex, bextra and now relefen and...

  5. Emg test negative for CTS now what????? 28th April 2004
    ... stuff does not work, you might ask your doctor about vioxx or celebrex. Doctors can also prescribe higher doses...

  6. Surgery Bound and Need Guidance! 7th February 2004
    ... long day of typing but, is usually helped by taking Vioxx or Celebrex. I found that Celebrex works better for...

  7. anyone's dr. prescribed Celebrex for CT pain? or vioxx? 4th March 2003
    ... I've tried Celebrex,and various others. Vioxx swelled my ankles so bad I couldn't get out of bed...
    ... My doc prescribed me Vioxx and when that didn't help he prescribed me Celebrex...

  8. Surgery? 13th November 2002
    ... I've been going to OT, doing exercises, taking Vioxx , having steroid injections, wearing braces, etc etc...
    ... only work p/t. Finally after attempting injections, vioxx , celebrex, and a new drug bextra the surgery was approved...

  9. Has anyone been prescribed Vioxx or Celebrex? 14th August 2002
    ... My Dr also prescribed vioxx for CTS unfortunally it did not help with CTS, however...

  10. I was just told i have carpel tunnel in both hands 5th May 2002
    ... will help with pain and swelling. Use cold packs and vioxx or celebrex if needed. If this is work comp. really...

  11. Numbness associated with cts 5th May 2002
    ... cts...he said I had a pulled muscle and put me on vioxx which I only took for two days because of the side...
    ... going on...I guess the numbness could be from the Vioxx but I had not taken it since Wednesday...it just caused...

  12. bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome caused by inflammatory disease 4th April 2002
    ... than the right. i just wish the sulfasalazine and vioxx together would take care of the inflammation. i understand...

  13. CTR surgery/recovery 14th March 2002
    ... before i am incapacitated by recovery. i already take vioxx , along with the meds for the inflammatory disease...

  14. don't know 7th January 2002
    ... where the incision is my family doctor gave me some Vioxx . Seems to help with the swelling. Unfortunatly not...
    ... time. I noticed 2 improvements after starting on the vioxx . One about 15 months after surgery (2 months after ... starting vioxx ) and one, 21 months after surgery. You can try pain...

  15. cts, cubital and rsd? 4th January 2002
    ... states. I had surgery almost 2 years ago. I still take vioxx and am limited in my activity, although I did see...

  16. Hello. New to this board but not to CTS 20th November 2001
    ... Pamelor, Relafen, Ultram, Celebrex, Tylenol-3, and Vioxx . The reason that I tell you all that is because...

  17. HELP-MRI Results- Cervical Spine Bad 8th September 2001
    ... celebrex because I am alergric to sulfa and it in there, vioxx and relafen cause ulcers in my mouth so I can't take...

  18. Carpal Tunnel or Not? 13th August 2001
    ... permanent impairment (minor) and chronic pain (taking vioxx daily) happened very quickly. I was a programmer/analyst...

  19. HELP...I HURT 18th July 2001
    ... permanent pain/inflammation (I am having relief with VIOXX ) and I can't lift anything over 5lbs for an extended...

  20. carpal tunnel diagnosis 18th June 2001
    ... surgery I took 4 ibuprofen all day - instead of the vioxx and 8-16 advils I was taking before the surgery. ...

  21. Carpal Tunnel Release surgery both hands right Trigger thumb release still have pain 9th May 2001
    ... don't think you can work. My GP is treating me with VIOXX , but I am nowhere near the pain/damage that you are...
    ... wish you would try the new medicine, (Celebrex or Vioxx ) then maybe coupled with pain medication you could ... ps. it took me about a month to get any relief with vioxx .) Good luck. [This message has been edited by MaryAnne5...
    ... Celebrex but it was hard on my stomach so they put me on vioxx and it helped some. But since the comapny I work...
    ... comp. so that I could continue to have this covered ( VIOXX for pain) under private insurance, (12 month waiting...
    ... sign off on worker's comp. (so that I could have the VIOXX covered under private insurance) I had to threatened...
    ... left hand.) Anyway, after taking the max dosage of Vioxx for 4 months, I have seen an improvement. I can rest...
    ... you I am glad you have been taking it easy and the vioxx has worked for you. I hope you will continue to improve ... can find out what is going on with me and get me on vioxx again or something to help me When I told them that...
    ... pain in my forearm. I was trying to cut back on the vioxx to maybe twice a week, but I went back on it Sun....
    ... on it from the previous dr. I hope he will give me vioxx to take so maybe I can get some relief. I can enter ... knowing you can't do it and doing it anyway. I hope the vioxx gets it back under control for you. Please be careful...
    ... working, don't let them fire you. I am still taking VIOXX , some days are better than others. Last night I felt...

  22. is it possible to still have capel tunnel after 2 years of having the surgery???? 30th April 2001
    ... driving a lot, I have been told not to do.I am taking VIOXX , with good results. You need to get off the ibuprofen ... internal bleeding). If your doctor(gp) won't put you on VIOXX , go to someone who will. You can also try celebrex...

  23. Workmen's Compensation 9th April 2001
    ... disformity (or permanent damage/pain), you can try VIOXX or CELEBRAX. Remember, those persons you work with...
    ... everthing is on the right track. I was on celebrex and Vioxx but now I am having trouble even getting into seeing...

  24. carpal in both hands? 5th April 2001
    ... condition known as RSD. Get yourself checked. Also VIOXX or Celebrax can help, stay off the Advil (it will...

Cerebral Palsy board
  1. Lordosis 26th January 2005
    ... bextra as it is on the hit list along with celebrex. Vioxx has already been taken off the market. I take the...

  2. Anyone else have this issue? 1st October 2004
    ... is not addictive. Many people on this board take Vioxx but it's been recalled. I've also had carpal tunnal...

  3. CP and chronic inflammation 5th July 2004
    ... want to try something different, ask for celebrex or vioxx . They are in the same drug class as naproxen but...

  4. Battling fatigue 8th April 2003
    ... frustrating in what I try to do. My doc put me on Vioxx for a bit. Did not do much. Hope you have better...
    ... Aren't Vioxx and Celebrex related? I took Vioxx for 1 week and it had no affect on relieving pain...
    ... Musicmaker650 Yes, Vioxx and Celebrex are in the same class. Though I am not...
    ... relief from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Vioxx is a clone of celebrex and I don't know if there is ... celebrex if you have any sulfa drug allergies but vioxx can be taken. It worked for some of the lower back...
    ... my doctor told me it was the same class of drug as Vioxx , and you've told me about the sulfa warning now. ...
    ... their attention. OOOps! Now I am on prof'l samples of vioxx . We'll see what my body does this time! Here is something...
    ... work, but wanted to respond. Good move to try the vioxx . That is the cousin to my celebrex! Let me know...
    ... will work but it is worth the try. As for the vioxx , I might wait a day or so to try. My abdominals are...
    ... stomach is still tender today. UGH I see the box of Vioxx and cringe at the thought! I am convinced that the...
    ... definitely wants me to take a few days off before starting vioxx . That is awesome that you are being encouraged to ... good week off. Somewhere fun? We'll see what the vioxx does. Cheers Prisc1125...
    ... as here with the MFR -- they will drift there. The vioxx is not working and I definitely have a bunion and...
    ... Prisc1125, I was really hoping the vioxx might help you some. I know with the celebrex I still...
    ... useful sites if I could. Been almost a week on vioxx and the shin splints are still there. I am extremely...
    ... prisc1125, Sorry to hear that the vioxx isn't helping.....I would give it one more week maybe...
    ... Hi Lastramy Had a better day with the vioxx though the front of the shin is still odd. Definite ... stomach pains so I stopped it and it is why I am on vioxx . Hang in! Prisc1125...
    ... the pedals I am biking on girl! Well maybe the vioxx is starting to help now that your body has enough...
    ... pain in the shin and ankle, esp if I do not take the vioxx til late. I was going to take a day off cause of stomach...
    ... back but if I don't take it I can tell. Maybe the vioxx will be of some help afterall?? Hang in there too...
    ... There's only a piece of this foot/ankle thing that the Vioxx will touch -- the shin splints that are occurring...
    ... one thing but is forced to be something else. The vioxx did not work and my stomach started up again. UGH...
    ... continue on with more then???? I am so sorry that the vioxx was a bust for you. I would suggest the celebrex...
    ... Why don't you girls try Diclofenac over Vioxx or Celebrex?...
    ... for what is after that, who knows? Between the vioxx , bextra, and naprosyn, I clearly don't have the make ... nightmare the other night that all my hair fell out from vioxx ....is that telling or what?) Good for you for tackling...
    ... dosage to get the edge off the pain. as you know, vioxx was taken to task for side effects and acetominaphin...

Children's Health board
  1. Back pain in teenager 13th October 2005
    ... and eventually got to a rheumatologist. I've tried Vioxx , Celebrex and Piroxicam and I'm still not sure if...

Chronic Fatigue board
  1. post viral headache syndrome 4th June 2001
    ... taken to heal them! My fiance was on low doses of Vioxx for a while, and now he takes even lower doses of...

  2. Hello! 15th November 2000
    ... I was on Naproxen and then Relefen and now it is Vioxx . For pain I went from Darvocet to Ultram. ...
    ... I have cfs and I hate it but, I to take ultram and vioxx , Midrin for pain. I found the vioxx does nothing for...
    ... taking at least 5 Ultram a day. I agree about the Vioxx I do not notice a difference in pain or stiffness...

Colds & Flu board
  1. How bad is TE on an adult 7th May 2003
    ... okay? On the day I got there and they gave me two vioxx -for swelling and painkilling, and a mild sedative ... given 2 paracetamol every 4 hours, codeine every 6-8, vioxx every 12 hours and the antibiotic 3 times a day. I...

Death & Dying board
  1. celebrex/my mom's death 17th December 2004
    ... today i saw on tv that celebrex is just like vioxx in that it doubles your risk for heart attack. my...
    ... lawsuits. The study that resulted in the withdrawal of Vioxx from the market consisted of about 2600 patients. ... Just under 2% of the patients not taking Vioxx had heart attacks, about 3.8% of those taking Vioxx ... sample, or that covered as long a time period as the Vioxx study. Researchers are trying to combine several...
    ... drug far outweigh this minute risk, as opposed to Vioxx which had a considerably higher risk factor. People...
    ... is without risk. It doesn't matter whether it is Vioxx , Celebrex, or McDonalds hamburgers. :)...

Dental Problems board
  1. oral lichen planus 7th July 2007
    ... market because of health concerns--thalidomide, DES, Vioxx , many drugs. I say again, that if there was widespread...

  2. failed root canal? 16th October 2004
    ... suspected). This one came out normal and I was given vioxx (which has been recalled) to deal with the pain....

  3. Pain everyday - please help! 6th October 2004
    ... to a rheumotologist who has tried me on Skelaxin, Vioxx and Celebrex to no avail. I've seen a sports medicine...

  4. Childhood filling fell out. Need rootcanal 1st February 2004
    ... having it done. If I have pain, I have used Advil or Vioxx effectively and Vicodin or Percocet for the "bad"...

Depression board
  1. When it rains in pours... 2nd March 2007
    ... already taken so many pain meds in my life. I've taken Vioxx and Celebrex (until the recall), temporary uses of...

  2. Are anti-depressants dangerous or safe? 20th September 2006
    ... is found to be unsafe (like Serzone/Nefazadone and Vioxx ) it is removed from the market immediately. As...

  3. All out of coping mechanisms. What's left to live for? 24th December 2004
    ... other half is later found to cause fatalities (like Vioxx ) or severe side effects. I just can't cope anymore...

  4. Anti Depressant, Easy way out? 21st October 2004
    ... above and beyond what we are being led to believe? Vioxx , too, brought much relief for many people … and I...

  5. Effexor Withdrawal Tips - Do's and Don'ts 18th May 2004
    ... think of the news about Merck VOLUNTARILY pulling Vioxx off the market globally! Quite a shocker for such...
    ... trouble ahead for long term use of these chemicals. (Uh Vioxx anyone)? Apples and oranges but the point is that...

  6. Effexor Nightmare - Please Read 4th May 2004
    ... Now even what looked like a pretty innocent drug, Vioxx , has been causing heart attacks and there is already...
    ... Now even what looked like a pretty innocent drug, Vioxx , has been causing heart attacks and there is already...
    ... this incident? Can someone explain how they pull Vioxx off the market worldwide, due to concerns of an increased...

  7. Need info, anyone taken Trazadone or nortrityline? 24th April 2004
    ... almost immediate relief! HA, nothing! I was on vicodin, vioxx & tylenol every 4 hours around the clock & no relief...
    ... almost immediate relief! HA, nothing! I was on vicodin, vioxx & tylenol every 4 hours around the clock & no relief...

Diabetes board
  1. Lantus 22nd April 2006
    ... along to get along, then she had a heart attack from vioxx . Everything turned around for her after that....

  2. Is metformin dangerous? 1st January 2005
    ... is still in the "new" stage. Look at Celebrex and Vioxx . The most common side effect of metformin is intestinal...

  3. Difficulty breathing ALL NIGHT after consuming too many carbs. Anyone else? 11th December 2004
    ... from my many trails of different meds. Celebrex & vioxx being one them....
    ... from my many trails of different meds. Celebrex & vioxx being one them. To me, to win the battle against...

  4. A1C = 6.0, Dr. Just Prescribed Insulin 11th November 2004
    ... i lost and had kept off for 5 yrs too I might add. Vioxx added the wieght. i have bad knees as well as allt...

  5. Type 2 not on meds diagnosed last Xmas 3rd September 2004
    ... not going to take it! Look at Fin-Fin, Propulsid, Vioxx and many many more meds they are pulling. What about...

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