What is Rofecoxib?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Rofecoxib is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and works by reducing substances that cause inflammation, pain, and fever in the body. Rofecoxib (Vioxx) was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 2004.
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How do members experience Rofecoxib?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 8 | 3 | |
| Muscle pain | 6 | 3 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 2 | 1 | |
| Ankylosing spondylitis | 1 | 0 | |
| Arthritis pain | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Swelling of throat | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 7 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Aug 29, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for muscle pain: Major
- Side effects: None
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