Bextra and Anorexia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Anorexia is reported as a side effect among people who take Bextra (valdecoxib), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Celebrex, and have Sinusitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Anorexia when taking Bextra. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 20,982 people who have side effects when taking Bextra from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Bextra?

Bextra has active ingredients of valdecoxib. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 20,994 Bextra users. Check the latest studies of Bextra.

What is Anorexia?

Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight) is found to be associated with 1,121 drugs and 1,686 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Anorexia.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

20,982 people reported to have side effects when taking Bextra.
Among them, 85 people (0.41%) have Anorexia.

Among these 85 people:

How long have people been on Bextra when they have Anorexia? *

What is the gender of people who have Anorexia when taking Bextra? *

female: 63.53 %
male: 36.47 %

What is the age of people who have Anorexia when taking Bextra? *

What are other drugs people take besides Bextra? *

What are other side effects people have besides Anorexia? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 37 people, 43.53%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 32 people, 37.65%
Depression: 29 people, 34.12%
Stress And Anxiety: 24 people, 28.24%
Weakness: 23 people, 27.06%
Joint Pain: 23 people, 27.06%
Nausea And Vomiting: 22 people, 25.88%
Weight Decreased: 21 people, 24.71%
Fever: 19 people, 22.35%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 19 people, 22.35%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 8 people, 9.41%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 8 people, 9.41%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 7 people, 8.24%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 7 people, 8.24%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 7 people, 8.24%
Laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx): 7 people, 8.24%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 7 people, 8.24%
Joint Pain: 6 people, 7.06%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 5 people, 5.88%
Sciatica (a set of symptoms including pain caused by general compression or irritation of one of five spinal nerve roots of each sciatic nerve): 4 people, 4.71%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on valdecoxib (the active ingredients of Bextra) and Bextra (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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