Bextra Side Effects

Bextra is a  non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) prescription drug for  arthritis, osteoporosis, and other inflammatory ailments. This medication was approved by the USFDA for the treatment of pain.  There have been many dangers and side effects of Bextra. Some of the most serious are causing  bleeding stomach ulcers.  On April 7, 2005, the FDA asked Pfizer to voluntarily withdraw Bextra, and required new labeling and warnings for all NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), including those sold over the counter.

Side effects of Bextra include:

-          Stomach Pain

-          Nausea

-          Indigestion

-          Upper respiratory tract infection

-          Diarrehea

-          Headache

-          Serious stomach (rarely occurring)

Class action suits against the company making Bextra are becoming increasingly popular as more and more users find out about the side effects of this drug.