What’s Bextra? Bextra is a “COX-2 Inhibitor” used to treat arthritis and associated problems. It is classified as a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)

Are there health risks associated w/Bextra? Yes. The use of Bextra has been shown to produce higher than normal cardiovascular and gastrointestinal events for regular patients. This includes elevated levels of heart attack risk, stroke risk, ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding. It can also cause potentially fatal skin conditions.

Clinical studies have shown drug Zyprexa to cause severe damage to several pancreatic functions, including lowered insulin sensitivity and elevated blood sugar levels. In combination, these factors along with metabolic alterations caused by Zyprexa drug use may irritate pancreas and cause significant long-term damage. This will often result in a condition called acute pancreatitis which in cases, can be potentially life threatening.