Possible Fix Found For Arthritis Drug Side Effects

The drug rofecoxib (Vioxx), an anti-inflammatory drug used for arthritis, was previously taken off the US market because of serious cardiovascular side effects. However, new research has found that the class of drugs known as COX-2 inhibitors may yet be made safer. COX-2 inhibitors are used to reduce arthritis pain...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Arthritis / Rheumatology Source Type: news