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Bextra removed from Market

ATTENTION: The drug BEXTRA (generic name: valdecoxib) was removed from the US and European markets on April 7, 2005 due to safety concerns.

If you are taking BEXTRA (valdecoxib), you should consult with your physician as soon as possible about your treatment alternatives.

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Last Reviewed: May 02, 2007

University of Cincinnati Peter J. Embi, MD, MS
Assistant Professor
Division of General Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati
Peter J. Embi, MD, MS