Additional Information
- Side Effects of Vioxx
- Timeline of Events
- Frequently Asked Questions
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Side Effects of Vioxx
The most common side effects of Vioxx (rofecoxib) are:
- headache
- abdominal pain
- dyspepsia
- diarrhea
- nausea
- heartburn
- water retention
Other side effects include insomnia, urinary retention (inability to urinate), heart failure, aggravation of hypertension, chest pain, ringing in the ears, stomach and intestinal ulcers, bleeding, blurred vision, anxiety, weight gain, flu-like symptoms, drowsiness and weakness.
Allergic type reactions can occur with Vioxx (rofecoxib). Persons who have developed allergic reactions (rash, itching, difficulty breathing) from aspirin or other NSAIDs may experience an allergic reaction to rofecoxib and should not use rofecoxib.
Vioxx should be used cautiously in patients with heart disease.
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