Vioxx Side Effects

Any of the following side effects may occur as a result of taking Vioxx:

• Heart attack

• Stroke

• Kidney failure

• Stomach & gastrointestinal problems

• Liver Problems

• Congestive Heart Failure

• Upper respiratory tract infection

• Diarrhea

• Nausea

• Heartburn

• Swelling of the lower legs or feet

• High blood pressure

• Ulcers

• Abdominal pain

• Fatigue

• Dizziness

• Flu-like symptoms

• Edema

• Upper respiratory infection

• Hypertension

• Sinusitis

• Back pain

• Headache

• Bronchitis

• Urinary tract infection

• Unexplained weight gain

• Allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives)

• Blood in vomit

• Abdominal pain, tenderness, or discomfort

• Unusual bruising or bleeding

• Flu-like symptoms

• Yellowing of skin or eyes

• Skin rash or itching

• Fatigue or lethargy

• Swelling or water retention

• Transient ischemic attacks

• High blood pressure

• Gastrointestinal toxicity

• Heart attacks and sudden cardiac deaths

• Renal toxicity or injury

• Anemia

• Complications with existing asthma

• Peripheral edema

Rare Side Effects:

• Abdominal bloating or tenderness

• Allergies

• Anxiety

• Appetite change

• Arm pain

• Asthma

• Back strain

• Baldness

• Black-tarry stool, blisters

• Bloody nose

• Blurred vision

• Boils

• Bursitis

• Cartilage problems

• Cavities

• Chest congestion

• Chest pain, chills

• Confusion

• Conjunctivitis (pinkeye)

• Constipation

• Cough

• Cysts

• Decreased levels of sodium in the blood

• Decreased mental alertness

• Dental pain

• Depression

• Dermatitis

• Difficulty breathing

• Drowsiness

• Dry mouth or throat

• Ear infection

• Ear pain or ear ringing

• Ear wax,

• Fainting

• Fever

• Fluid in the lungs

• Flushing

• Fungal infection,

• Gas

• Gastrointestinal infection or inflammation

• Hallucinations

• Heartbeat irregularities

• Hemorrhoids

• Hepatitis

• Hernia of the diaphragm

• Herpes infection

• Hives

• Impaired sensitivity to touch

• Inability to urinate

• Increased nighttime urination

• Increased potassium in the blood

• Infection

• Insect bite reaction

• Insomnia

• Itching

• Joint pain and swelling

• Kidney failure

• Laryngitis

• Liver failure

• Low blood cell counts

• Menopausal symptoms

• Menstrual disorder

• Migraine headache

• Mouth infection

• Mouth and throat sores

• Muscle aches and pains

• Muscle stiffness, spasms or weakness

• Nail problems

• Nasal congestion

• Numbness

• Pain

• Painful urination

• Pelvic pain

• Pneumonia

• Rapid or slow heartbeat

• Rash

• Runny nose

• Sciatic pain

• Severe increase in blood pressure, severe skin peeling

• Skin dryness

• Skin inflammation

• Skin tingling or burning

• Sore throat

• Sweating

• Swelling

• Taste disturbances

• Tendon inflammation

• Tingling sensation

• Tonsillitis

• Vaginal inflammation

• Vein problems

• Vomiting

• Weight gain

• Wheezing

• Yellow skin and eyes

Vioxx has also been linked to at least 12 cases of nonbacterial meningitis (an inflammation of the membrane coverings of the brain).

Anyone taking Vioxx who is experiencing Vioxx side effects should immediately consult a doctor.