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Celebrex Study halted because of more than
twice as many heart attacks as placebo
- Increased risk of cardiovascular events
- Increased risk of Heart Attacks
A government sponsored study (National Cancer Institute) was halted
when results showing that patients taking Celebrex had more than
twice as many heart attacks as those people in the study who took
a placebo.
Celebrex is similar to Vioxx in that they are both Cox-2 inhibitors.
These drugs basically work to reduce pain by decreasing inflammation.
Celebrex is a NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) It is
prescribed for the relief of symptoms of the following:
- osteoarthritis
- management of acute pain in adults
- relief of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms (adults and children)
If you have taken Celebrex® and have had a heart attack, stroke
or blood clots, learn more about your options and get an instant
answer to your questions. Call today and speak with an Attorney:
1.800.838.0800.
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$1.5 Million: Over the counter Pharmacy
cases. Two cases involving an over the counter drug. 2004
$5+ Million: Multiple pharmacy cases.
Involving damage caused by a prescription drug. 2004
"I was amazed at how the team at Burke and Eisner was able
to cut through it all, and successfully obtain the highest possible
compensation for my losses."
(NH Client)
FDA: FDA
Issues Public Health Advisory Recommending Limited Use of Cox-2
Inhibitors
FDA: Public
Health Advisory Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Products (NSAIDS)
Yahoo: FDA
Urges Limited Use of Pfizer's Celebrex, Bextra
FDA
Statement on the Halting of a Clinical Trial of the Cox-2 Inhibitor
Celebrex
Yahoo:
Pfizer's Celebrex Lifts Heart Attack Risk in Trial
NY
Post: Pfizer: Celebrex Raises Heart Attack Risk
USFDA
Celebrex Information
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