Bextra® - Contact an Attorney if You Have Been Injured

Like Vioxx®, Bextra® is a prescription medication belonging to a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs are designed to treat rheumatoid arthritis, serious menstrual cramping, and other types of severe pain. There are several different classifications of NSAIDS; Bextra® falls under the COX-2 inhibitor heading, meaning that it does not, like traditional NSAIDs, block the enzymes that coat and protect the stomach; the blocking of these enzymes can cause severe gastrointestinal problems, such as stomach ulcers, stomach irritation, and stomach bleeding. However, studies have linked COX-2 inhibitor drugs to the same kinds of problems - enough so that Vioxx®, one of the most popular Cox-2 inhibitors, was recalled in late September, and Bextra® may be next.

Bextra® Side Effects

Some of the side effects associated with Bextra® include diarrhea, sinus inflammation, nausea, menstrual cramping, headache, indigestion, swelling of the face or tongue, sneezing, and breathing problems. A number of Bextra® users have also complained of stomach irritation, stomach bleeding, and stomach ulcers, all of which may be signaled by bloody vomit and black, tarry stools. If you have taken Bextra® and experienced any such side effects, talk to a Bextra® attorney today.

Bextra® is not safe for every patient. You should not take Bextra® if:

• you have a history of stomach ulcers or stomach bleeding
• you have a history of liver or kidney disease
• you have asthma
• you retain fluid easily
• you have had congestive heart failure
• you have a history of heart disease
• you have a coagulation (bleeding disorder) or are taking a coagulant (blood thinner)
• you have high blood pressure

Bextra® - Ask an Attorney

Again, if you have taken Bextra® and experienced adverse side effects, it is imperative that you speak to a Bextra® attorney. A Bextra® attorney can help you understand this complicated area of law and assist you in building a strong, effective case. A Bextra® attorney can also help you receive the financial compensation to which you are rightfully entitled.

Contact a Bextra® attorney if you have experienced adverse side effects from the drug.

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