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By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide to Orthopedics since 1999

Do Other Arthritis Drugs Cause Heart Problems?

Thursday October 28, 2004
The arthritis drug Vioxx was recently recalled because of concerns that it seems to increase the risk of heart-related problems with long-term use. What about the other arthritis drugs, especially the so-called COX-2 inhibitors like Vioxx. These drugs include Celebrex and Bextra. CNN.com reports on this concern that related drugs could cause similar problems. Read more about these concerns....

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