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Bextra Lawsuit

Patients who have suffered adverse medical problems caused by Bextra use may be eligible to file a Bextra lawsuit. A Bextra lawsuit can help a victim of Bextra injuries receive compensation from the damages they have suffered. This restitution might include related medical expenses, loss of income or earning potential, and pain and suffering. A qualified product liability case attorney can maximize and protect your interests in a Bextra lawsuit.

Bextra is a COX-2 selective non-steroidal anti inflammatory drug that was approved for use in the United States in November 2001. The FDA has approved Bextra use in treating the severe pain associated with arthritis and severe menstrual cramps. Since its approval, Bextra has been prescribed to millions of patients who suffer from these types of severe pain.

Bextra safety has been the source of controversy since a similar drug was recalled in September 2004. Vioxx was voluntarily pulled from the market by its maker, Merck, after the company found that taking Vioxx for eighteen months significantly increased patients' risks of suffering from serious heart problems and stroke. The effects of Bextra use on cardiovascular health are inconclusive. Both Pfizer and the FDA have indicated plans to evaluate the safety of Bextra and all other COX-2 selective drugs on cardiovascular health.

Preliminary studies indicate that it is possible that Bextra causes an increase in heart complications for patients who undergo cardiac bypass surgery, though these findings are still considered inconclusive. If you are taking Bextra and have experienced any adverse heart problems or stoke, you may be eligible for a Bextra lawsuit.

A Bextra lawsuit is also possible for patients who have suffered any adverse health problems caused by Bextra use. Several reports of Bextra side effects indicate that taking Bextra poses an increased risk in developing serious skin conditions. Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are rare but deadly side effects that are caused by taking Bextra. Severe allergic reaction, anaphylactic shock, and angioedema are also potential side effects of Bextra use. Because of the severity of these risks, the FDA is considering the issuance of a black box warning cautioning consumers about these side effects.

Other adverse side effects that have been associated with Bextra use include: indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, and headache, discolored or bloody stools, unexplained weight gain, jaundice, flu-like symptoms, unusual bruising or bleeding, and water retention. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should notify your doctor immediately.

If you have suffering injuries as a result of Bextra use, you may wish to contact an experienced and qualified lawyer who can advise you of your legal rights and options in a Bextra lawsuit.

Please contact a Bextra Lawyer if you would like more information on Bextra lawsuits.

More Bextra Resources

Bextra Consumer Information - Patient FAQ on Bextra, including side effects, warnings and drug information from the FDA.

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