figuring out the actual risk of COX-2 inhibitors

March 2005

Experts are getting closer to figuring out the actual risk of COX-2 inhibitors...and how to use them appropriately.

The FDA will leave them on the market...with significant warnings.

Vioxx might even come back, now that we know cardiovascular problems aren't unique to Vioxx...and it's the ONLY one so far that has proven GI benefits.

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