Warnings about painkillers stir worries

“Paula Frazier’s family is terrified that the Celebrex she has been taking for arthritis could kill her — the homemaker from Denton, Tex., has a family history of heart disease, and a study last week suggested the drug may increase heart problems among some patients.”

With so much conflicting information, this is the time when clear guidance and appropriate patient education is imperative. Otherwise, the panic will continue.

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