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While no prescription drug is perfect, there are some medications that cause more harm than good when taking into account their likely side effects. When considering a prescription drug, doctors often must weigh the physical cost of these side effects against their potential benefits. Because Bextra is a relatively new drug, some of these detrimental consequences are just now becoming a serious issue for users. Common side effects include:
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Flatulence
- Insomnia
Less common side effects include fainting, kidney failure, heart failure, fluid retention, aggravation of hypertension, chest pain, ringing in the ears, deafness, stomach and intestinal ulcers, bleeding, blurred vision, anxiety, photosensitivity, weight gain, water retention, flu-like symptoms, drowsiness and wea
The most publicized side effects of Bextra are common to other Cox-2 inhibitor drugs such as Vioxx and Celebrex. Bextra has been known to demonstrate higher than average cardiovascular and gastrointestinal events in patients who use it regularly. These events range from heart attack and stroke to gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcers. In April 2005 the Food and Drug Administration asked Pfizer, the company responsible for Bextra, to voluntarily remove the drug from the market due to the elevated occurrence of two potentially fatal skin conditions called Steven-Johnson’s Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. Steven-Johnson’s Syndrome causes the mucus membranes beneath the skin to become infected and inflamed, and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis kills skin cells causing large portions of the skin to flake off and die. It is critically important for patients who develop any form of skin irritation to quit taking Bextra and consult a physician immediately.
If you or someone you know has taken Bextra and suffered any of these symptoms, be sure to contact your doctor right away. After prompt medical attention, you should consult a knowledgeable attorney trained in handling drug liability cases. Finding an experienced Bextra lawyer is the first step in recovering the damages for your pain and suffering. Contact one today.
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