October 29, 2004
Vioxx Recall Also Affects Jocks
A slightly wrinkled laser-printed sign was posted on the door of the training room at Brigham Young University a few weeks ago, ordering all Cougar football players to turn in the remainder of their Vioxx prescriptions.
Vioxx? For football players? What do they need an anti-arthritis drug for?
It turns out that the drug is a popular choice for players who need medication for an extended period of time to reduce swelling. That would include athletes recovering from injuries as
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