recent news reports of GI bleeding and deaths in some patients taking Celebrex (celecoxib)

May 1999

Patients are concerned about the recent news reports of GI bleeding and deaths in some patients taking Celebrex (celecoxib).

There have been 10 deaths and 11 cases of GI bleeding...but this doesn't mean the drug was at fault. Many of these patients had prior histories of heart, liver, or GI problems.

Experts say they're not surprised at these reports.

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