Back in 2004, a popular arthritis drug called Vioxx was pulled off the market when studies showed daily long-term use could increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and death. “This was one of the ...

People who took a newer type of pain pill over a three-year period were less likely to develop polyps that could lead to colorectal cancer -- but at the expense of a higher risk of heart problems, new ...

A study released today may mean that the painkiller celecoxib, once sold under the brand name Celebrex, is safer than prescription doses of ibuprofen or naproxen. That is if the study, which is ...

NEW ORLEANS — A new study gives some reassurance to arthritis sufferers who want pain relief but are worried about side effects. It finds that Celebrex, a drug similar to ones withdrawn 12 years ago ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ads for Pfizer Inc.'s Celebrex arthritis drug are set to splash across U.S. television screens on Monday after more than a two-year hiatus, with an unusual upfront focus on its ...

For more than a decade, Pfizer’s blockbuster Celebrex has been nagged by the perception that extended use of the arthritis drug carried an increased risk for heart problems. It has outlasted its ...

Normally when people aren't feeling well, the first thing they will do is to go to the local pharmacy to get something that can alleviate their problem. If they have heartburn or an acidy stomach, ...

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc's Celebrex arthritis drug was shown to be at least as safe as the widely used prescription-strength versions of painkillers ibuprofen and naproxen, and does not ...

Rockville, MD - The US FDA has reprimanded Pfizer over 5 promotional pieces that feature celecoxib (Celebrex) and valdecoxib (Bextra), because they contain misleading claims of safety and ...

Celebrex (celecoxib) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain, swelling and joint stiffness in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing ...