Bextra Side EffectsBextra side effects have been noted during clinical trials and is postmarket analyis. When the FDA approved Bextra in November 2001, the FDA acknowledged at least twenty cases of Bextra side effects that resulted in serious skin problems. Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a severe inflammatory eruption of the skin and mucous membranes, is one rare but very serious Bextra side effects. Toxic epidermal necrolysis, a syndrome in which large portions of the skin become red and peels much like a second degree burn, is another of the potentially serious Bextra side effects. Severe anaphylactic shock and allergic reaction are also potential Bextra side effects. Bextra side effects may also include indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, and headache, discolored or bloody stools, unexplained weight gain, jaundice, flu-like symptoms, unusual bruising or bleeding, and water retention. If any of these Bextra side effects are noticed, you should notify your doctor immediately. In September 2004, Vioxx was withdrawn from the market after studies indicated that patients taking Vioxx had an increased chance of suffering from a serious heart attack or stroke. After this, many questions were asked regardin Bextra side effects and the effects of other COX-2 inhibitors, as it was thought they may cause similar cardiovascular problems. Pfizer say there is no evidence that heart attack or stroke are potential Bextra side effects. Related Information
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