Valdecoxib

Valdecoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (also called NSAIDs) are used to relieve some symptoms caused by arthritis (rheumatism), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. However, this medicine does not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to take it. It may also be used to treat pain associated with menstrual periods. This medicine was available only with your doctor's prescription. Valdecoxib was voluntarily withdrawn from the U.S. market on April 7, 2005 due to safety concerns of increased risk of serious heart problems and skin reactions .

Valdecoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (also called NSAIDs) are used to relieve some symptoms caused by arthritis (rheumatism), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. However, this medicine does not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to take it. It may also be used to treat pain associated with menstrual periods. This medicine was available only with your doctor's prescription. Valdecoxib was voluntarily withdrawn from the U.S. market on April 7, 2005 due to safety concerns of increased risk of serious heart problems and skin reactions .

Valdecoxib

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Less common Bloating or swelling of face, arms, hands, lower legs, feet blood in urine bloody, black, or sticky stools blurred vision chills decreased or painful urination dizziness fever muscle aches and pains nausea nervousness pale skin pounding in the ears rapid weight gain severe stomach pain tingling of the hands or feet trouble breathing with exertion unusual bleeding or bruising unusual tiredness or weakness vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds yellow eyes or skin Incidence not known Blistering, peeling, loosening of skin constipation cracks in the skin darkened urine difficulty swallowing fast heartbeat hives indigestion itching itching, puffiness, or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue joint or muscle pain large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, sex organs loss of appetite loss of heat from the body nausea pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back red skin lesions, often with a purple center red, irritated eyes red, swollen skin scaly skin shortness of breath skin rash sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth or on lips tightness in chest vomiting wheezing yellow eyes or skin Symptoms of overdose Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur: Bloody or black tarry stools continuing thirst dizziness drowsiness headache, severe or continuing nausea and/or vomiting shortness of breath stomach pain sudden decrease in the amount of urine swelling of face, fingers, and/or lower legs tightness in chest and/or wheezing troubled breathing unusual tiredness or weakness vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds weight gain Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: More common Acid or sour stomach belching cough diarrhea ear congestion headache heartburn indigestion sore throat Less common Abdominal fullness accidental injury back pain bloating in the abdomen excess gas rash stuffy or runny nose Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take. Ketorolac Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Abciximab Aceclofenac Acemetacin Acenocoumarol Amiloride Amineptine Amitriptyline Amitriptylinoxide Amoxapine Amtolmetin Guacil Anagrelide Apixaban Ardeparin Argatroban Aspirin Balsalazide Bemetizide Bemiparin Bendroflumethiazide Benzthiazide Betamethasone Betrixaban Bismuth Subsalicylate Bivalirudin Bromfenac Budesonide Bufexamac Bumetanide Cangrelor Celecoxib Certoparin Chlorothiazide Chlorthalidone Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Choline Salicylate Cilostazol Citalopram Clomipramine Clonixin Clopamide Clopidogrel Cortisone Cyclopenthiazide Cyclosporine Cyclothiazide Dabigatran Etexilate Dalteparin Danaparoid Deflazacort Desipramine Desirudin Desmopressin Desvenlafaxine Dexamethasone Dexibuprofen Dexketoprofen Diazoxide Dibenzepin Diclofenac Diflunisal Digoxin Dipyridamole Dipyrone Dothiepin Doxepin Droxicam Duloxetine Edoxaban Emtricitabine Enoxaparin Eplerenone Epoprostenol Eptifibatide Escitalopram Ethacrynic Acid Etodolac Etofenamate Etoricoxib Etozolin Felbinac Fenoprofen Fepradinol Feprazone Feverfew Floctafenine Fluconazole Flufenamic Acid Fluocortolone Fluoxetine Flurbiprofen Fluvoxamine Fondaparinux Furosemide Ginkgo Gossypol Heparin Hydrochlorothiazide Hydrocortisone Hydroflumethiazide Ibuprofen Iloprost Imipramine Indapamide Indomethacin Inotersen Ketoconazole Ketoprofen Lepirudin Levomilnacipran Lithium Lofepramine Lornoxicam Loxoprofen Lumiracoxib Magnesium Salicylate Meadowsweet Meclofenamate Mefenamic Acid Melitracen Meloxicam Melphalan Mesalamine Methotrexate Methyclothiazide Methylprednisolone Metolazone Milnacipran Morniflumate Nabumetone Nadroparin Naproxen Nefazodone Nepafenac Niflumic Acid Nimesulide Nimesulide Beta Cyclodextrin Nortriptyline Olsalazine Opipramol Oxaprozin Oxyphenbutazone Paramethasone Parecoxib Parnaparin Paroxetine Pemetrexed Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium Pentoxifylline Phenindione Phenprocoumon Phenylbutazone Phenyl Salicylate Piketoprofen Piretanide Piroxicam Polythiazide Potassium Citrate Prasugrel Prednisolone Prednisone Proglumetacin Propyphenazone Proquazone Protein C Protriptyline Quinethazone Reviparin Rivaroxaban Rofecoxib Salicylamide Salicylic Acid Salsalate Selexipag Sertraline Sibutramine Sodium Salicylate Spironolactone Sulfasalazine Sulfinpyrazone Sulindac Tacrolimus Tenofovir Alafenamide Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tenoxicam Tianeptine Tiaprofenic Acid Ticagrelor Ticlopidine Tinzaparin Tirofiban Tolfenamic Acid Tolmetin Torsemide Trazodone Treprostinil Triamterene Trichlormethiazide Trimipramine Trolamine Salicylate Venlafaxine Vilazodone Vorapaxar Vortioxetine Warfarin Xipamide Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Acebutolol Atenolol Azilsartan Azilsartan Medoxomil Benazepril Betaxolol Bisoprolol Candesartan Captopril Carteolol Carvedilol Celiprolol Enalapril Enalaprilat Eprosartan Esmolol Ethinyl Estradiol Fosinopril Irbesartan Labetalol Levobunolol Lisinopril Losartan Metipranolol Metoprolol Moexipril Nadolol Nebivolol Norethindrone Olmesartan Oxprenolol Penbutolol Perindopril Pindolol Propranolol Quinapril Ramipril Sotalol Spirapril Telmisartan Timolol Trandolapril Valsartan

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