Why has my doctor prescribed Vioxx?
Vioxx is a medication prescribed to relieve the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis.

Tell your physician if you have any of these conditions:

• An allergy to aspirin or other arthritis medication
• An allergy to any non-steroidal antiflammatory medication such as Naprosyn, Motrin or Feldene
• Allergy to rofecoxib
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• High blood pressure
• Serious stomach problem in the past
• Are pregnant, or trying to get pregnant
• Are breastfeeding

Are there other medications that interact with Vioxx?
Inform your doctor if you are taking any of these medications

• Methotrexate
• Warfarin
• Fifampin
• ACE inhibitors
• Aspirin
• Furosemide
• Lithium

What possible side effects should I watch for?
A few people report headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, urinary tract infection, back pain and hallucinations.

Report any of the following side-effects to your doctor

• Severe rash
• Hives or skin rash
• Breathing difficulties
• Dizziness
• Swelling of the face, lips or eyelids
• Weakness
• Nausea
• Difficulty swalloing
• Flu-like symptoms
• Yellowing of your skin or eyes
• Stomach pain
• Dark urine
• Pale stools
• Unusual fatigue
• Sudden weight gain or swelling of the feet and legs.