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Vioxx Side Effects Center: Detailed Datasheet

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
  • Generic Name: rofecoxib
  • Brand Name: Vioxx

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Vioxx Side Effects Center

Vioxx (rofecoxib) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and certain forms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis; to manage acute pain in adults; to treat migraines; and to treat menstrual pain. The brand name Vioxx was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 2004 and is no longer available. Generic versions may be available. Common side effects of Vioxx (rofecoxib) include: