Is Vioxx a narcotic?

Answers (1)

13 Nov 2010

Hello vickie31,

Vioxx is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so it is not a narcotic. Vioxx works by reducing substances that cause inflammation, pain, and fever in the body.

Have a nice evening,

maso

Votes: +1
vickie31 13 Nov 2010

thank you so much, what are side effects that you had while taking it??

ramdom 13 Nov 2010

The most famous side effects of Vioxx became public when Merck voluntarily withdrew it from the market because of concerns regarding stroke and heart attack after long term high dosage use.

Since it is a selective COX2 inhibitor, it would be expected to have less severe impact on the stomach lining (unlike many/most NSAIDs that are considered to be nonselective COX inhibitors).

Aside from these, it is largely expected to be similar to other NSAIDs (like ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.).

Source:
I research the substances and molecules listed.

Search for questions

Still looking for answers? Try searching for what you seek or ask your own question.

Similar questions

Do vioxx have hydrocodone in it?

1 answer 12 Dec 2011

I am now taking losartan and simvastatin for my high blood pressure. Can this hurt me?

Could the Vioxx that I took before in 2003 have caused the problem I am now having with high blood pressure? It is sometimes 197/127.

1 answer 24 Feb 2012

Did you know Vioxx is available OTC and cost 25 cents a dose in Ukraine?

I had severe neck pain from a pinched nerve while in Ukraine. The doctor at the pharmacy (yes each pharm has one there at all times) gave me vioxx. ...

3 answers 2 Apr 2012