Bextra

Valdecoxib, better known as the prescription painkiller Bextra, is a powerful nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID -- a pharmaceutical drug which has been commonly prescribed for people suffering from many varieties of chronic pain, including arthritis, joint problems, painful menstruation and severe menstrual cramping.

However, research has now definitively shown that Bextra more than doubles a patient's chance of a severe coronary problems, including heart attack, stroke or sudden death. Bextra can cause renal failure, heart arrhythmia, and potentially deadly skin reactions within the first two weeks of treatment.

It can also trigger serious complications in persons recovering from heart surgery. In this capacity to do harm, Bextra is remarkably similar to another prescription NSAID painkiller that was found to have dangerous side effects,Vioxx. And just as Vioxx was removed from the marketplace in 2004 after causing harm to untold numbers of people, Bextra was withdrawn in 2005.

If you or a loved one believes that you have suffered serious negative medical effects due to taking Bextra, a professional Bextra lawyer can help you recover in court. By retaining the services of a trained Bextra attorney, you can prevail in a Bextra lawsuit and obtain compensation for your loss.