Arthritis drugs side effects

Arthritis drugs side effects: Celebrex. Side effects of the arthritis drug Celebrex include:
  • Stomach ulcers
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Blood clots
  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Black stools
  • Burning stomach pain

Arthritis drugs side effects: Vioxx  Side effects of the arthritis drug Vioxx include:
  • Stomach ulcers
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Liver damage
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Heart attack
  • Non-bacterial meningitis
  • Loss of appetite
  • Jaundice
  • Dark urine
  • "Flu-like" symptoms

Arthritis drugs side effects: Arava. Side effects of the arthritis drug Arava include:
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Chest congestion
  • Cough
  • Dizziness
  • Blood in the urine
  • Sore throat
  • Fever
  • Burning feeling in the chest
  • Increased heart rate
  • Joint or muscle pain
  • Liver damage

Arthritis drugs side effects: Bextra. Side effects of the arthritis drug Bextra include:
  • Stomach ulcers
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Liver damage
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Heart attack
  • Breathing problems
  • Diarrhea
  • Severe cramping
  • Facial swelling
  • Indigestion

 

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