Is Celebrex the Safest Anti-Inflammatory Drug?
Is Celebrex the Safest Anti-Inflammatory Drug? Sunday May 30, 2004People who have symptoms of arthritis are often prescribed one of the non-selective, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or one of the newer group of NSAIDs known as cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors (COX-2). New study results compare the risk of hospital admission for congestive heart failure among those taking Celebrex, Vioxx, or older NSAIDs. Which medication had the safer cardiovascular profile? Comments (0)See All PostsShare