Common Uses:
Vioxx is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) known as a COX-2 inhibitor used to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and to treat pain and menstrual discomfort.

Directions:
Follow the directions for using Vioxx provided by your Pharmacist, Physician or Primary Care Provider. Vioxx comes with a patient information leaflet, read it completely. Shake well before taking a dose. Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your Pharmacist, Physician or Primary Care Provider for help if you are unsure of how to measure this dose. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. Store Vioxx at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat, moisture, and light. If you miss a dose and you are taking 1 dose daily, take the missed dose if you remember the same day. Skip the missed dose if you do not remember until the next day. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Side Effects:
Side effects that may occur while taking Vioxx include weakness or nausea. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your Pharmacist, Physician or Primary Care Provider. Check with your Pharmacist, Physician or Primary Care Provider as soon as possible if you experience itching or skin rash, swelling of the feet or ankles, unexpected weight gain, vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds, or blood in stool or vomit. Contact your Pharmacist, Physician or Primary Care Provider immediately if you experience swelling of hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue; difficulty swallowing or breathing; hoarseness; flu-like symptoms; sluggishness; yellowing of the skin or eyes; stomach pain; dark urine or pale stools; or unusual fatigue. If you notice any effects, consult your Pharmacist, Physician or Primary Care Provider.

Related Categories:
Arthritis

Related Medications:
Arava, Celebrex, Colchicine, Daypro, Relafen, Vioxx