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Scientists Raise Concerns about Arthritis Drug Bextra

NPR | By Richard Knox
Published November 11, 2004 at 12:00 AM EST

Scientists say the arthritis drug Bextra may pose increased risk of cardiovascular troubles. Bextra is related to Vioxx, which was pulled off the market in September for the same reason. Now, doctors worry that all related drugs could cause similar problems. Hear NPR's Richard Knox.

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