Reply #5: actually,. for a lot of things, this makes sense

[northzax]

Celebrex and Vioxx were likely overprescribed, all drugs have side effects, and the risks of taking them should be weighed against the benefit. Take Thalidomide. Evil shit. Superiour as a drug for Leprosy. (seriously) worked like a charm on morning sickness as well, although the side effects of that usage were are way out of bounds. Shows great promise on HIV inhibition. However, should it be removed for usage by people who aren't or can't get pregnant? probably not.

should Vioxx and Celebrex, if they really help people who cannot take other painkillers for arthritis, be taken off the market? no, but they shouldn't be marketed either. they should be a last resort for Doctors who are experienced in their use for exceptional patients who do not respond to other treatments and are aware of the risk.

drugs do things to you, anyone on a long term course of drug treatment should be monitored for all side effects, uncluding heart damage.