Arthritis Medications—Concerns Raised
Study results have prompted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to
issue a
Public Health Advisory and an
FDA Talk Paper on December 23, 2004—regarding the use of certain
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). On April 7, 2005, the FDA made available a
FDA News release,
Questions and Answers, and a
Public Health Advisory to announce important changes and
additional warnings for COX-2 Selective and Non-Selective Non-Steroidal
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). A "Medication Guide for Non-Steroidal
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)" is
available and has been updated on April 17, 2007. The FDA will continue to analyze all
information on the above mentioned drugs to determine whether additional
regulatory action is needed.
CDC recommends that you talk to your doctor regarding any concerns you
may have about these medications.
This federal Web Site offers further information on the health and
safety issues of these medications:
Food and Drug Administration
FDA Drug
Information web page
Page last reviewed: June 15, 2007
Page last modified: May 15, 2007
Content Source: Division of
Adult and Community Health,
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion |
