STORM2K

Like Vioxx, another Cox-2 inhibitor, Bextra is believed to increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Bextra was the only anti-inflammatory that seemed to help me after my wreck last year. My doctor, however, pulled me off of it the minute the first thing about it's dangers came out. I have taken vioxx and celebrex also. I have not had any problems that are apparent, but geez, it sure does make you wonder.

It was just a matter of time.

I never thought Bextra was that great anyway. Ibuprophen works better than any of them if taken in the proper quantities.

The doctors I work for (Orthopaedic Surgeons) rarely prescribe Bextra since the Celebrex/Vioxx findings came out as it was said that Bextra was pretty close to the same in findings. About the only thing they prescribe is Mobic and the normal anti-inflammatories you had before Celebrex, Vioxx and Bextra came out...Cox II's were great for the folks that had stomach problems, but your heart is worth a lot more than takeing something for your stomach to offset the anti-inflammatory....if you can take it at all.

We have a big sign posted that says if you are still taking Celebrex, Vioxx, Bextra, please talk with the physician as these medicines have......

then the long explaination from the pharmaceutical companies.

Mary

All this makes ya a little scared to take anything that hasn't been out for a looooong time.