Vioxx might increase the risk of heart attack

June 2000

Some patients are concerned about the latest news that Vioxx might increase the risk of heart attack.

This news comes from a recent trial comparing Vioxx with naproxen for rheumatoid arthritis.

It shows that patients on Vioxx have FEWER gastrointestinal complications than those on naproxen...but MORE heart attacks.

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