how to select between Celebrex, Vioxx, and the other NSAIDs

October 2000

New studies are shedding light on how to select between Celebrex, Vioxx, and the other NSAIDs.

Osteoarthritis. The new "coxibs"...Celebrex (celecoxib) and Vioxx (rofecoxib)...are comparable to other NSAIDs for arthritis.

Pain. Vioxx is also effective for acute pain.

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Table of Contents

new ways to manage hypersexuality in dementia patients
how to select between Celebrex, Vioxx, and the other NSAIDs
Obesity & Weight Loss metformin for weight loss
Pulmicort Respules (budesonide), the first corticosteroid that comes in a solution for nebulizers
Most kids with asthma DON'T get a flu shot
many drugs can cause pulmonary complications
Women's Health Mifeprex (mifepristone, RU-486) will be available next month
Women's Health Arimidex (anastrozole) tablets for advanced breast cancer
Infectious Diseases Tamiflu is more effective if it's started earlier.
Infectious Diseases Levaquin (levofloxacin) now comes in a new 750 mg strength
Infectious Diseases new HIV med called Kaletra
soy and isoflavone supplements
Cardiology new antiarrhythmic, Tikosyn (dofetilide)
how long they have to avoid grapefruit juice if they take certain drugs
Coenzyme Q10 supplements are often recommended to prevent or treat myopathy in patients on statins.
herbs and supplements that can interact with prescription drugs
Dermatology stronger restrictions on prescribing Accutane (isotretinoin) for acne
Women's Health Mifeprex (mifepristone, RU-486) will be available next month
Infectious Diseases SINGLE DOSE of Zithromax (azithromycin) for acute otitis media