Study indicates Vioxx doubled risk of heart attack and stroke in cancer trials
"Researchers studying the effects of Vioxx as a cancer preventative treatment for patients suffering from recurrent non-cancerous colon polyps found that participants taking Vioxx for more than 18 months were twice as likely to develop cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks or strokes. There was also a higher incidence of hypertension, although it is not clear that these problems were linked to the drug. Related articles on this topic are also available on the NewsTarget Network, including: How to give yourself cancer in five easy steps." (Read here for more)
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