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• Vioxx Heart Attack and Stroke FAQs

  Date: 2007.11.04 | Category: Heart Tips | Response: 0

  What are the grounds for Vioxx stroke or Celebrex litigation?

  Vioxx and Celebrex were billed as safe alternatives for people who suffer from chronic pain. In reality, they are expensive drugs that for most people provide no better treatment than older, less expensive medications. Far from having no side effects, these drugs share many of the same side effects of older NSAID medications. Despite claims to the contrary, new research has shown that patients who use these drugs are at risk of Vioxx heart attacks, stroke problems, liver damage, kidney damage, stomach ulcers, and other serious complications.

  What has been done so far with regard to Vioxx heart attack and Celebrex litigation?

  One class action suit has already been filed. Others are pending.

  What options do I have if Ive been affected by Vioxx or Celebrex?

  You may qualify for future class action litigation against these drug makers. You may also have grounds for an individual suit for specific damages.

  What are the treatments for the disorders caused by Vioxx and Celebrex?

  Check with your doctor first. You may be able to use another pain relief medication. Older NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen work well for some patients. Other patients may not be able to use these medications.

  What are the dangers of Vioxx and Celebrex? Vioxx:Heart Attacks

  Stomach ulcers and intestinal bleeding are the most common dangers. There is also a risk of Vioxx heart attack and stroke.

  Other side effects of these medications include:

  Serious stomach problems, such as stomach and intestinal bleeding, can occur with or without warning symptoms. These problems, if severe, could lead to hospitalization or death. Although this happens rarely, you should watch for signs that you may have these serious side effects and tell your doctor immediately.
  Serious allergic reactions including swelling of face, lips, tongue, and/or throat which may cause difficulty breathing or swallowing occur rarely but may require treatment right away.
  Serious kidney problems occur rarely, including acute kidney failure and worsening of chronic kidney failure.
  Severe liver problems occur rarely in patients taking NSAIDs. Tell your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver problems. These include nausea, tiredness, itching, tenderness in the right upper abdomen, and flu-like symptoms.

  More common, non-life threatening, side effects include:

  Upper and/or lower respiratory infection and/or inflammation
  Headache
  Dizziness
  Diarrhea
  Nausea and/or vomiting
  Heartburn, stomach pain, and upset
  Swelling of the legs and/or feet
  High blood pressure
  Back pain
  Tiredness
  Urinary tract infection.

  Which products contain Vioxx and Celebrex?

  There are no generic equivalents for these medications. They are only sold as Vioxx and Celebrex.

  Are there any safer alternatives to Vioxx and Celebrex?

  Older medications like ibuprofen, naproxen, or even just an aspirin have been used as alternatives for Vioxx and Celebrex.

  What could have been done to avoid the current Vioxx Heart Attack situation?
  Several things:

  Adequate and more accurate testing prior to FDA approval could have revealed the same risks, like Vioxx Heart Attacks, that became known after the products were already on the market.

  More extensive research could have been done prior to the approval and release of these drugs.

  Advertising campaigns could have included more accurate information about the true effectiveness of these products.

  A concerted effort was made to switch patients from less expensive prescriptions to these newer prescriptions which were much more expensive.

  What are Vioxx and Celebrex and what are they used for?

  Vioxx and Celebrex are used to treat the chronic pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute short-term pain, and for the treatment of severe menstrual pain. Although the two medications are slightly different in their chemical composition, Vioxx and Celebrex are both classified as COX-2 inhibitors and belong to a larger group of drugs knows as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. Other NSAIDs include older medications like ibuprofen and naproxen.

  Serious problems, like Vioxx Heart Attacks, have been associated with the long-term use of NSAIDs. Problems include bleeding stomach ulcers, intestinal bleeding, Vioxx heart attack problems, and damage to the liver and kidneys. These complications can occur with or without warning symptoms. These problems, if severe, could lead to hospitalization or death.

  About the Author

  Michael Monheit, Esquire is the managing attorney for Monheit Law. The practice is focuses on plaintiff personal injury cases and Vioxx Lawyers info can be found at Vioxx Lawyer – Monheit Law

  Written By: Michael Monheit, Esquire, Monheit Law, PC

• Heart Attack Warning Signs

  Date: 2006.11.19 | Category: Heart Tips | Response: 0

  Heart disease is a leading cause of death for Canadian men and women.1 Chest pain (a classic symptom of angina or heart attack) occurs when not enough blood is reaching the heart muscles due to the narrowing of the heart’s coronary arteries or complete blockage of these arteries. Learn the signs of a heart attack and the steps to take if you or a loved one experience these signs:

  Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the centre of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back

  Pain that spreads to the shoulders, neck or arms

  Chest discomfort with lightheadness, fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath

  Atypical chest pain, stomach or abdominal pain; nausea or dizziness

  Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing

  Unexplained anxiety, weakness or fatigue

  Not all of these signs occur in every attack. Sometimes they go away and return. If any occur, get help fast.

  If you or someone else is having heart attack warning signs, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

  Speak to your doctor to determine your level of risk and to discuss what measures you can take to reduce the risk of heart attack.

  1 Selected leading causes of death by sex, Canada, 1997. Statistics Canada. www.statscan.ca (November 22, 2002).

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• We Are Not Immune: Women and Heart Attacks

  Date: 2006.10.15 | Category: Heart Tips | Response: 0

  Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in America. Approximately 1 in 3 women die each year due to heart attack or stroke. Nearly twice as many women die of heart disease or stroke, than they do of any form of cancer, including breast cancer. Women are less likely than men to seek medical attention when having a heart attack. For this reason it is important to know the warning signs and symptoms and what to do in the event you feel you are having a heart attack.

  Signs and symptoms of a heart attack:

  Shortness of breath, often without any chest pain

  Flu-like symptoms such as nausea, clamminess or cold sweats

  Unexplained fatigue, weakness or dizziness

  Pain in the chest, upper back, shoulders, neck, or jaw

  Feelings of anxiety, loss of appetite, discomfort.

  If you notice one or more of these warning signs, don’t wait more than a few minutes. Do not wait longer than 5 minutes. Call 911 right away!! If you are driving in your car at the time, it is imperative that you pull the car over as soon as possible. You could lose consciousness at any moment. If you have any available and you have no known allergies to aspirin, chew 1 regular tablet of aspirin while you wait for medical help to arrive.

  Here are some tips on how you can avoid having a heart attack.

  Quit smoking

  Eat a healthy diet and cut back on foods high in saturated fats and sodium.

  Control your blood sugar if you have diabetes.

  Exercise regularly. This may sound difficult if you’re not one who exercises but start out slowly. A brisk walk 30 minutes a day can reduce your risk of a heart attack.

  Lose weight if you are overweight.

  Control your blood pressure if you have hypertension.

  A healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and eating right could help decrease your risk of heart disease and heart attack and increase your longevity.

  About the author:

  Harmoni-Ankle Inc is a created by 2 sisters with one common goal..targeting women. We feature articles relating to health,fitness,home remedies,weddings,holidays,recipes,pets,family vacations,household cleaning tricks,money saving ideas and more.

  Written By: Harmoni-Ankle Inc