Vioxx - that is a Cox-2 inhibitor drug, was withdrawn from the market because there were suspicions that it can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The category of Cox-2 inhibitors include also Bextra. Many patients started to worry about on this fact. The question is if the Bextra represents a risk as well as Vioxx.

Many studies revealed that Bextra represent a risk for the patients who had heart surgery. It may occur and heart attacks as well. The producer of Bextra considered irrelevant these studies and began its own investigation.

If you are a Bextra patient and if you observe symptoms like: fatigue, chest pain, breathing difficulties, changes in appetite or persistent coughing you should go to see a doctor as soon as possible. These are signs that show usually heart problems. Here is a list with symptoms for the stroke: disorientation, blurry vision, weakness, coordination, speech problems, confusion and numbness.

If you experience any of the side effects described above, you must see a doctor as soon as possible.

If you take Bextra and you suffered a heart attack or stroke you can search legal advice to obtain some compensation from the company that produce Bextra. It may be best to you to find a lawyer with experience in Bextra cases.

Vioxx, Bextra and Celebrex have raised issues regarding the dangerous side effects they can cause after treatment. It is very important to know if the whole class of this drugs - Cox-2 inhibitors raise problems. Regarding Bextra we cannot be sure if it increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

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