Because Vioxx was pulled from the market, does this mean that other NSAIDs are also unsafe?
Just because one kind of drug is considered dangerous does not mean that other medications in the same category are also unsafe. Every NSAID comes with risks when ingested on a chronic basis. Risks include kidney and liver toxicity and gastrointestinal bleeding. It is important that a patient be supervised by a doctor if the patient plans on taking an NSAID for more than two weeks. Q: Can I go to a pharmacy and have them fill my Vioxx prescription. A: No. Vioxx can no longer be purchased at any U.S. pharmacy.
