Tell your health care provider if you are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

Because certain other medications can interact with Vioxx, review all medications that you are taking with your health care provider, including those that you take without a prescription.

Your health care provider may have to adjust your dose or monitor you more closely if you take:

certain blood pressure medications called ACE-inhibitors
furosemide
lithium
methotrexate
rifampin
warfarin
aspirin

What are some possible side effects of Vioxx? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Vioxx. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)

Side effects can include:

Upper respiratory tract infection
Diarrhea
Nausea
Heartburn
Swelling of the lower legs or feet
High blood pressure

Rarely, serious ulcers have occurred in patients taking Vioxx.

For more detailed information about Vioxx, ask your health care provider.

SOURCE: US Food and Drug Administration, Consumer Drug Information