Celebrex
Side Effects: Prescription Drug Lawyers
MedLaw
Legal Team Attorneys / Physicians Law Practice - Lawyers serving
victims of the Celebrex drug
The voluntary worldwide withdrawal of the prescription
painkiller Vioxx has lead to suspicions that Celebrex, a similar
drug, may cause the same cardiovascular problems that led to the
recall of Vioxx by Merck & Co.
Both Celebrex
and Vioxx are drugs that belong to a class of painkillers called
COX-2 inhibitors. COX-2 is an enzyme produced by the body that
is thought to cause painful swelling in the body, as found in
the joints of an arthritis sufferer. Celebrex blocks, or
inhibits, this specific enzyme.
Numerous studies have linked COX-2 inhibitors with heart attacks
and strokes. In the August 2001 edition of the medical journal
JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association), an article
raised concerns about the drug’s impact on cardiovascular
health. The next month, the American Heart Association, the
National Stroke Association and the Arthritis Foundation asked
Celebrex's manufacturer to test whether Celebrex increases the
risk of heart attack and stroke.
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More Information
About the Dangers of Cox 2 Inhibitors:
CELEBREX
ALERT
BEXTRA
ALERT
VIOXX ALERT |
Drugmaker
Pfizer has announced that, based on recent studies, the nation's leading
arthritis drug Celebrex raises the risk of heart attack when taken in
high dosages.
The National Cancer Institute suspended the use of Celebrex after
discovering that patients on the higher doses, 400 to 800 mg/day, had a
2.5 times higher risk of heart attack and associated cardiovascular
problems.
In the October 21, 2004, edition of the New England Journal of Medicine,
Garret A. FitzGerald, chairman of the department of pharmacology at the
University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, stated that there is
evidence that a mechanism common to all COX-2 inhibitors is the source
of the heart problems.
Since its approval by the FDA in December 1998, more than 20 million
people have been prescribed Celebrex for the relief of symptoms of:
In addition to
increased risk of heart attack and stroke, patients taking Celebrex are
also at heightened risk of gastrointestinal hemorrhage, ulcers and
kidney problems. Other possible side effects are:
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An allergic
reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of
your lips, tongue, or face; or hives)
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Abdominal pain,
tenderness, or discomfort
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Bloody, black, or
tarry stools
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Nausea or heartburn
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Bloody vomit
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Unexplained weight
gain
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Swelling or water
retention
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Unusual fatigue or
lethargy
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A skin rash or
itching
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Yellowing of your
skin or eyes
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“Flu-like"
symptoms
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Unusual bruising or
bleeding
If
you, or a loved one, has taken Celebrex and suffered any side effects,
the MEDLAW Legal Team can help protect your rights.
Our in-house legal team consists of a physician, five
registered nurses, 13 attorneys, and more than 30 staff-members.
As one of the nation's premier pharmaceutical liability law firms, we
represent consumers nationwide who have been victimized by
defective pharmaceutical drugs, including Celebrex.
We have the experience to protect your legal rights and to help you
obtain the compensation you deserve. If you or a loved one have
suffered serious side effects from the use of Celebrex, please contact
us for an immediate case evaluation.
Many law firms that advertise aggressively on the Internet are actually
client brokers who refer virtually all clients to lawyers in other firms
and other cities who do the actual work of representing the client.
Janet, Jenner & Suggs, LLC, is a traditional law firm that actively
represents all of our clients. Robert
K. Jenner and Kenneth
Suggs, leaders of the pharmaceutical department within the firm,
will always be accessible to you. Mr. Jenner and Mr. Suggs, nationally
recognized advocates on behalf of victims of defective pharmaceutical
products, and their highly experienced team, will always be ready to
answer your questions.
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If you have suffered an injury, illness, or pain and
suffering because of Celebrex, we can assist you in determining
if you are entitled to receive compensation for the harm caused
to you. Time is of the essence. Litigation may be the only way
to receive the damages to which you may be entitled. Such
damages will likely include lost wages, medical bills, and/or
financial compensation to heirs (in the case of a wrongful
death). Our MEDLaw Legal Team of experienced pharmaceutical
attorneys, nurse lawyers, on-staff physician, and certified
nurse paralegals will review your situation and inform you
promptly as to whether we can assist you in making a claim.
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