Naproxen Information - September 5, 2008

New Study Links Painkillers To Erectile Disorders

May 12, 2006 - Topics disorder, study, ibuprofen, naproxen and arthritis

New York, NY (AHN)-A new study finds that regardless of the reason for taking them, painkillers classified as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) apparently increase the likelihood that middle-aged and elderly men will develop erection difficulties

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Medical Journal Accuses Merck Of Deleting Data On Vioxx

December 8, 2005 - Topics vioxx, arthritis, stroke, naproxen and medicine
The New England Journal of Medicine

The journal accuses Merck of withholding information on "cardiovascular outcomes" prior to submitting its manuscript of the so-called Vigor trial

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Suit Claims Merck Concealed 'Dangerous Facts' About Vioxx

November 1, 2005 - Topics vioxx and naproxen
In his closing argument, Christopher Seeger, lead attorney for the plaintiff in the second Vioxx case to go to trial, accused Merck and Co. of concealing evidence that the drug led to heart attacks in order to protect profits.

Seeger, in closing arguments, rejected claims by the company that Vioxx did not cause the rupture of plaque in a coronary artery of his client, Frederick Humeston, 60, that triggered the heart attack

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Pain Drug Prices Higher After Vioxx is Banned

June 3, 2005 - Topics vioxx, arthritis, ibuprofen, naproxen and fda
A report released Thursday found that prescription painkillers prices have gone up as much as 15% since Merck & Co. announced it would no longer sell its popular arthritis drug, Vioxx; was prohibited after heart problems were associated with its prolonged use.

Since the September withdrawal, the price for prescription-strength Motrin rose from $30 to $34; while prescriptions for Mobic doubled from 314,000 to 742,000

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