More About Bextra:
Bextra has been linked to Stevens Johnson Syndrome and other skin hypersensitivity disorders and side effects. Bextra is used to treat osteoarthritis and adult rheumatoid arthritis, pain associated with menstrual cramping, and for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhera.

Stevens Johnson Syndrome is an extreme allergic reaction to chemicals. Common causes are the drugs including Arava (leflunomide), painkillers, and antibiotics. Bextra has now been linked to this potentially life threatening syndrome.

Symptoms of Stevens Johnson Syndrome are skin rash, swelling or blistering of skin, difficulty breathing, fever, cough, malaise, swelling of face, swelling and lesions of gums, tongue or lips, excessive tearing or stickiness of eyes and sores in the genital tract causing painful urination.

Patients who have severe allergies to antibiotics should not use Bextra. If you develop any of the above symptoms consult your doctor immediately.

Bextra is a COX-2 inhibitor, marketed by Pharmacia Corporation and Pfizer, Inc. in the United States. Celebrex was the first of Pharmacia's COX-2 inhibitors.

Individuals that have experienced adverse effects from taking Bextra should contact us to learn your legal rights and options.

FDA Drug Safety Report

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