Celebrex, made by the drug manufacturer, Pfizer, is a dangerous drug that has been linked to an increased risk in heart attack and stroke.
This Cox-2 inhibitor is an unsafe drug that, according to the FDA, is approved in the United States for treatment of arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
While Celebrex needs to be studied further to determine the true amount of damage caused to patients that took the dangerous drug, The National Cancer Institute suspended a trial for patients taking 400 milligrams to 800 milligrams because patients on Celebrex showed a 2.5 times greater cardiovascular risk for heart attacks and strokes.
According to the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Celebrex is a prescription COX-2 selective, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Celebrex was approved by the FDA to relieve to the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in adults. The FDA is now concerned that the entire class of Cox-2 inhibitors causes cardiovascular risks, such as heart attacks and strokes. The FDA is currently investigating these potentially unsafe drugs.
If you are currently taking Celebrex and have experienced a heart attack or stroke, or other cardiovascular risks because of this dangerous drug, you may have a valid legal case.
You must act quickly to secure your legal rights. Contact a Celebrex lawyer now.