Celebrex
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Celebrex Background Info
Recently, a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association
linked Celebrex (Celecoxib) to heart attacks, strokes and blood
clots. In fact, studies have shown that patients taking Celebrex
have more than four times the risk of a heart attack. Other well-respected
medical studies have shown that Celebrex may also be associated
with kidney failure. More than 45 million Americans have taken
Celebrex since 1999. If you have taken Celebrex, you may have
a claim, and it is important that you protect your health as
well as your rights.
What is Celebrex?
Celebrex is one of a new class of drugs called COX-2 inhibitors,
used to relieve acute pain in adult patients. It treats the signs
and symptoms of osteoarthritis (common arthritis). Celebrex is
also used to treat painful menstrual cycles. Celebrex works by
inhibiting enzymes known as COX-2 enzymes. COX-2 enzymes are
produced by the body and are involved in the pain and inflammation
of arthritis and other body pain sufferers. When these enzymes
are inhibited, the patients tend to feel less pain and suffer
from less inflammation.
What are the dangers of Celebrex?
The risk of cardiovascular problems, including heart attack,
stroke, sudden death and blood clots, is believed by researchers
to be more than two times higher in people who used Celebrex
(rofecoxib and celecoxib group drugs) than in the traditional,
arthritis pain treatment nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs) that are part of the naproxen group. This was concluded
by a study that involved 8,000 patients and compared the COX-2
inhibitor rofecoxib (Celebrex) with the traditional NSAID naproxen
(Aleve).
Other serious side effects associated with Celebrex usage are:
- Upper and lower respiratory infection
- Heartburn
- High blood pressure
- Urinary tract infection
- Stomach bleeding
- Intestinal bleeding
These can occur with or without warning symptoms.
These problems, if severe, could lead to hospitalization or death.
Although this
happens rarely, you should watch for signs that you may have
this serious side effect and tell your doctor right away.
More common, non-life threatening, side effects
associated with Celebrex include:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Heartburn
- Stomach pain
- Upset Stomach
- Swelling of the legs and/or feet
- High blood pressure
- Back pain
- Tiredness
Your Rights
If you are taking Celebrex now, or have taken
Celebrex in the past, and have been hurt, you have a right to
be compensated
for your suffering. Claims against the makers of Celebrex include
money for:
- Past and future medical and hospital expenses
- Other expenses
caused by your use of Celebrex
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Permanent physical damage
- Loss of earnings
- Loss of future earnings and earning capacity
If you believe that
you have a claim, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible.
Like any other claim, there is
a mandatory time, called statute of limitations, in which lawsuits
must be filed. If you don’t file claim before the time
expires, your claim may not be allowed at all. Protect your rights;
call the offices of d’Oliveira & Associates, P.C.,
now. We hope that this brief discussion has given you some insight
into some of the dangers of Celebrex. Most importantly, if you
or a loved one has taken Celebrex, and has sustained injury,
you need a law firm that has the experience and resources to
handle these cases. If we feel that our firm is not the most
qualified to handle your particular case we will be happy to
use our experience and know-how to help you find a lawyer that
can provide you with the legal representation and dedication
you deserve. Remember, we never charge you any fees or expenses,
unless your case is successful
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