[dnautics]

Are you arguing that vioxx should not have been banned? Iirc the FDA did not ban vioxx, it was a voluntary withdrawal.

[ekianjo]

Many deaths linked to Vioxx could have been avoided if the FDA had done its job. Incompetence seems to be a feature of federal agencies.

[tw04]

What job is that? Long term studies showed it’s no more risky than ibuprofen for long term use. I’m not sure there’s a pain killer we’ll ever have that isn’t bad for you when taken in high dosage for years at a time.

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