Well, this probably means that Merck will stop selling it in the US -
that's not to say they won't manufacture and sell it elsewhere - it depends
on the liablity laws of a particular country and how much of their consumer
base was in the US.  

On a small, related note, I read yesterday that acetaminophen as well as
naproxyn and ibuprofen doubles the risk of hypertension in women:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8961817/  

It seems that aspirin doesn't have that affect but I can't take a large
enough dosage to help my arthritis pain. *sigh*  And yes, I do have
hypertension which is controlled with medication but of course I don't want
to elevate it any more that I can help.

Kat


Original Message:
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From: Rayna [log in to unmask]
Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 03:43:52 +0800
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Cnn alert


Does this mean that they'll stop producing Celebrex?  It works like a
dream for me (so did Vioxx - switched during the furor, excruiating pain
for the week I couldn't get to doctor to change over to Celebrex and had
stopped taking Vioxx, took Celebrex and pain WENT. )  I don't care if I
grow a second head or if my innards liquify (note. exaggerating for
effect, here.), I ain't stopping it.

<grumble>

Rayna


Meir Weiss wrote:

> BREAKING NEWS Jury finds Vioxx maker Merck negligent, awards $229 million
in
>damages. Details soon.
>
>=================
>
>Well boys and girls.....................
>
>Tha's the end for cox 2 for now
>
>ouchhhhh
>
>
>

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