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(also known as Rofecoxib)
Rofecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that was used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, acute pain conditions, and dysmenorrhoea. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Fibromyalgia | 6 |
67% |
| Arthritis | 6 |
83% |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 6 |
83% |
| Lupus | 3 |
67% |
| Ankylosing Spondylitis | 3 |
0% |
Overall, 69% (32
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Vioxx Reviews
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Worked well for me. No side effects. Started on 12.5mg then increased to 25mg daily. Vioxx was withdrawn about 5 years ago.
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was verrrrry upset when taken off the market. was worth the heart risk to aleve the pain
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Didnt work
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they took it off the marketside effects horrible
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Worked before banned
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had to stop because it was taken off market but it was the only NSAID that worked for me
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My doctor put me on Vioxx several years ago...helped me a lot! Too bad they took it off the market
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I was on Vioxx for 5 years when they pulled it off the market. It was my miracle drug! now the aches and pain and stiffness greet me ea. morning.
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Before being removed from the market a few years back it gave me great relief
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Good Pills, Bad Pills, Vioxx is back!
I know the article is dated but I found this very interesting in light of this FDA question and answer page on rofecoxib dated Sept 30, 2004. And wer... [More] -
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Thank you for clearing up the vioxx subject. I hope they find something else. Mur [More] -
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Yes I was on vioxx, I also had no ill effects but there were many, many people who did....not just one man as mur implies... [More] -
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I am noot a doctor but i have always had doubts about the vioxx decision. I think the case involved a man who was running a marathon and was in his ... [More] -
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I was wondering if anyone here was a victim of Vioxx before it was taken off the market. In the news here, it says the manufacturing company has m... [More]
