Is Mobic As Risky As Vioxx?
Q. A couple of years ago before Vioxx was taken off the market, my husband took it for joint pain. (His job requires a lot of lifting.) He had no cholesterol issues or clogged arteries, so I am convinced the Vioxx was responsible for his heart attack. He has recovered, but his joints still ache. His doctor has prescribed Mobic. Is it safe for him to take this drug? A. Since the controversy surrounding Vioxx and similar drugs, the FDA has scrutinized other NSAID pain relievers. All will have stronger warnings about an increased risk of cardiovascular events (like heart attacks and strokes). Until there is more long-term safety data about NSAIDs like Mobic, your husband might discuss acetaminophen or other alternatives with his doctor. Q. I’ve been taking the blood thinner Coumadin to treat atrial fibrillation for eight years. My cardiologist told me I need to avoid grapefruit juice, broccoli, spinach and all other green leafy vegetables except iceberg lettuce. I was concerned about miss
