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Vioxx Precautions
DO NOT TAKE VIOXX IF YOU HAVE HAD A SEVERE
ALLERGIC REACTION to aspirin or any medicine containing aspirin
or to a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (such as Feldene, Motrin,
Naprosyn, Clinoril). A severe reaction includes a severe rash, hives,
breathing difficulties, or dizziness. If you have a question about
whether you are allergic to this medicine or if a certain medicine
is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, contact your doctor or
pharmacist. IF YOU EXPERIENCE difficulty breathing; tightness of
chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or if you develop a rash
or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more doses
of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. DO NOT EXCEED
THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine for longer than prescribed
without checking with your doctor. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY
APPOINTMENTS while you are using this medicine. ALCOHOL WARNING:
If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor
whether you should take this medicine or other pain relievers/fever
reducers. This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any medicines
that contain ibuprofen, naproxen, or ketoprofen. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU
PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits
and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN
IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED
while taking this medicine.
Vioxx Drug Interactions
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take with and without
a prescription.
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