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Court: Healthy Vioxx users not drugmaker's responsibility
Last year, Merck agreed to settle thousands of lawsuits alleging Vioxx-related heart problems for $4.85 billion.
(HealthDay News) UPDATED 06/04/2008
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(HealthDay News) UPDATED 06/04/2008
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Conditions: | arthritis - 167 Articles | chronic pain - 262 Articles | osteoarthritis (OA) - 214 Articles | rheumatoid arthritis (RA) - 251 Articles Treatments: | COX-2 inhibitors - 87 Articles
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How to get the pain relief you need
Pharmacists and other health care professionals are required--both legally and ethically--to make sure any meds leaving the pharmacy are for legitimate medical need only. These efforts are necessary to prevent abuse and addiction, but they can make life more difficult for people who suffer from chronic pain and need to the medications to treat their condition. If you are on long-term narcotic therapy, here are some steps you can take to get the pain relief you need without accidentally raising "red flags" with your doctor or pharmacist.
(MedTrackAlert) UPDATED 05/15/2008
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(MedTrackAlert) UPDATED 05/15/2008
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Conditions: | chronic pain - 262 ArticlesConditions: | Ansaid - 1 Article Treatments: | Celebrex - 84 Articles | COX-2 inhibitors - 87 Articles | hydrocodone - 3 Articles | morphine - 3 Articles | naproxen - 5 Articles | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - 130 Articles | opioids - 48 Articles | OxyContin - 2 Articles | Ultram - 5 Articles | Vicodin - 14 Articles
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Which OA treatments work best?
Experts have compiled their recommendations for the best treatments for osteoarthritis.
(Medical News Today) UPDATED 02/20/2008
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(Medical News Today) UPDATED 02/20/2008
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