Bextra Class Action Lawsuit A recent Bextra side effects study shows that with Bextra the risk of suffering a heart attack is higher than the risk of a Vioxx induced heart attack or stroke. This web pages offers information if you or a loved one have taken Bextra and experienced serious Bextra side effects or are concerned about a possible Bextra Recall and want to find out about the possibility of a Bextra Lawsuit. On November 9, 2004 a study was presented at the American Heart Association meeting in New Orleans indicating that the incidence of heart attacks and strokes in patients taking Bextra was double that of the placebo. Bextra is approved to treat arthritis pain and is a COX-2 inhibitor. Other drugs in the class have also shown to increase cardiovascular events; Merck’s Vioxx was recalled in September 2004 due to increased risk of heart attack and stroke. If you have suffered from any of the Bextra side effects, you should contact a Bextra Lawsuit Attorney (Vioxx Lawyers will also be able to assist) to  ensure your interests are protected.