Hi, Dr. Candace,
I've taken both NSAIDS and Vioxx and had no vocal effect that I can discern from
either. I have been warned that due to past vocal hemorrhages I need to be
careful about NSAIDS.
Susan Schneider
----- Original Message -----
From: Candace Magner
To: VOCALIST
Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2002 12:34 PM
Subject: [vocalist] Osteoarthritis drugs and voice
We have had some recent discussion about NSAIDs (ibuprofin, aspirin, etc)
and their effect on the mucosal tissues of stomach and vocal folds. The
newer meds for arthritis [celecoxib (Celebrex), rofecoxib (Vioxx) and
valdecoxib (Bextra)] are of a slightly different formula (COX-2 inhibitors)
and are said to be less problematic. I am interested in experiences of
singers with these drugs, or in the experience of our medical members.
(Please, if you do not have direct experience with these drugs do not try to
comment!)
Dr. Candace A. Magner
University of New Mexico - Los Alamos Dept of Fine Arts/Music
magner@l...
homepage http://clik.to/candace
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