Vioxx and Lymphadenitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lymphadenitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Vioxx (rofecoxib), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Oxycontin, and have Diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lymphadenitis when taking Vioxx. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 110,097 people who have side effects when taking Vioxx from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vioxx?

Vioxx has active ingredients of rofecoxib. It is often used in arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 110,130 Vioxx users. Check the latest studies of Vioxx.

What is Lymphadenitis?

Lymphadenitis (inflammation or enlargement of a lymph node) is found to be associated with 451 drugs and 481 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lymphadenitis.

On Jul, 19, 2026

110,097 people reported to have side effects when taking Vioxx.
Among them, 24 people (0.02%) have Lymphadenitis.

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Vioxx when they have Lymphadenitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Lymphadenitis when taking Vioxx? *

female: 41.67 %
male: 58.33 %

What is the age of people who have Lymphadenitis when taking Vioxx? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vioxx? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lymphadenitis? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 19 people, 79.17%
Stress And Anxiety: 14 people, 58.33%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 14 people, 58.33%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 14 people, 58.33%
Emotional Distress: 13 people, 54.17%
Constipation: 11 people, 45.83%
Diarrhea: 11 people, 45.83%
Drug Dependence: 11 people, 45.83%
Nervousness: 11 people, 45.83%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 11 people, 45.83%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Diabetes: 5 people, 20.83%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 4.17%
Pleural Disorder: 1 person, 4.17%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 4.17%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 4.17%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 4.17%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 4.17%
Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver): 1 person, 4.17%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 1 person, 4.17%
Constipation: 1 person, 4.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Lymphadenitis (481 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on rofecoxib (the active ingredients of Vioxx) and Vioxx (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).

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