Should You Go With Your Heart or Your Gut?
Many people say they feel disconnected from the news. But last week's news that the pain reliever Vioxx had been voluntarily pulled off the market because of studies showing it increases the risk of heart attack and stroke hit home with millions of Americans who had a bottle of this popular medication in their medicine cabinet or on their bedside table. Today, many of the estimated 1.3 million Americans who are taking Vioxx, most commonly to relieve arthritis pain and stiffness, are wondering how they should treat their symptoms now that doctors are recommending they stop taking the drug, which was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999.
Source: ScienceDaily
