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What Is Bextra?

Bextra, also known as the generic valdecoxib, is a dangerous drug that has been linked to an increased risk in heart attack, stroke and Stevens Johnsons Syndrome.

This Cox-2 inhibitor from Pfizer is an unsafe drug that, as according to Dr. Garret A. Fitzgerald, an expert in Cox-2 Inhibitors, and reported in the New York Times, “The magnitude of the signal with Bextra is even higher than we saw in Vioxx. This is a time bomb waiting to go off.

Who Is Affected By Bextra?

Clinical studies have proven that patients who have taken Bextra for over 18 months may have double the risk for strokes and heart attacks.

What Does Bextra Do?

According to the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Bextra is a prescription COX-2 selective, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Bextra was approved by the FDA to relieve to the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in adults, as well as painful menstrual cycles. Pfizer recently applied to use Bextra to treat migranes.

What If I'm Affected By Bextra?

If you are currently taking Bextra or have been affected by this dangerous drug, you may have a valid legal case, but must act quickly to secure your legal rights. Click here to contact a Bextra attorney now.