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WARNING: The use of the prescription drug Bextra has been linked to an increased chance of heart attacks, strokes, and fatal skin conditions.

If you or a loved one have taken the prescription drug Bextra and have suffered serious side effects, you should contact an experienced Bextra side effects lawyer at the Law Offices of Nadrich & Cohen, LLP immediately. We are aggressive pharmaceutical injury attorneys with the knowledge and experience to successfully represent clients who have suffered serious injuries and pharmaceutical drug side effects. Nadrich & Cohen, LLP is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to discuss your Bextra injury case.

Bextra, a prescription drug used to treat osteoarthritis and adult rheumatoid arthritis, has recently been linked to serious and deadly side effects. The drug is an anti-inflammatory pain reliever and is taken by patients once a day in a dosage of 10mg or 20mg, depending upon the patient's medical condition. Approximately $687 million dollars worth of Bextra was sold last year by its manufacturer Pfizer, the world's largest maker of drugs in the world.

If you are currently taking the prescription medication Bextra, you should contact your doctor immediately to discuss another course of treatment. Reports have suggested that elderly patients who take Bextra are at the highest risk for dangerous side effects. If you or a loved one are currently taking Bextra and have experienced any of the following symptoms, you should seek medical attention immediately and discontinue use of this drug:

• Cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks or strokes
• Deadly skin rashes, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
• Facial, tongue or mouth swelling
• Jaundice and/or death of the liver
• Skin irritation or blistering
• Stomach ulcers or bleeding of the stomach

A recent study of 5,930 patients was conducted by the American Heart Association regarding the safety of Bextra. The study shows that patients who took Bextra were at an increased chance (about two times more likely) of experiencing cardiovascular problems compared to patients who took placebos. Other scientific evaluations are planned for February 2005 to learn more about the effects of COX 2 inhibitors, such as Bextra. Vioxx, and Celebrex are COX 2 inhibitors that have recently been linked to a variety of dangerous cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes.

As of November 2004, there have been reports of deaths caused by Bextra side effects, specifically Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.

If you or a loved one has suffered as a result of taking the prescription medication Bextra, contact an experienced Bextra Lawyer at Nadrich & Cohen, LLP.