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Is your arthritis
pain
medicine
putting you
at risk for
stomach
issues?
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A s k y o u r d o c to r a b o u t V IM O V O .
V IM O V O is a p re sc rip tio n m e d ic in e th a t c o m b in e s
a p ro v e n a rth ritis p a in re lie ve r w ith b u ilt-in m e d ic a tio n
th a t c a n h e lp p ro te c t y o u fro m s to m a c h is s u e s
c o m m o n to N S A ID s.
N S A ID s (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs) can effectively reduce the pain of
osteoarthritis. But they m ay also lead to
stom ach issues which m ay keep you from
taking the medicine you need.
V IM O V O com bines a prescription arthritis
pain medication with a built-in medicine that
has been proven to reduce the risk
of developing stom ach (gastric) ulcers*
Medicine on the outside
of VIMOVO helps reduce
the risk of stomach ulcers.
Medicine on the inside
of VIMOVO helps relieve
arthritis pain.
S o if y o u ’re w o rrie d a b o u t p o te n tial sto m a c h
is s u e s w ith y o u r a rth ritis p a in m e d ica tio n ,
a s k y o u r d o c to r a b o u t V IM O V O .
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Approved Uses for VIMOVO
VIMOVO is approved to relieve the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis,
rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, and to decrease the risk
of stomach (gastric) ulcers in patients at risk of developing stomach ulcers
from treatment with NSAIDs.
VIMOVO is not recommended as a starting treatment for relief of acute
pain. Controlled studies do not extend beyond 6 months.
Important Safety Information
Like all medications that contain nonsteroidal anti inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs), VIMOVO may increase the chance of a heart
attack or stroke that can lead to death. This chance increases
with longer use of NSAID medicines, and in people who have heart
disease. NSAID-containing medications, such as VIMOVO, should
never be used before or after a type of heart surgery called coronary
artery bypass graft (CABG). As with all medications that contain
NSAIDs, VIMOVO may increase the chance of stomach and intestinal
problems, such as bleeding or an ulcer, which can occur without
warning and may cause death. Elderly patients are at greater risk for
serious gastrointestinal events.
VIMOVO is not right for everyone, including patients who have had an
asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other
NSAID medicine, patients who are allergic to any of the ingredients in
VIMOVO, or women in late stages of pregnancy.
Serious allergic reactions, including skin reactions, can occur without
warning and can be life-threatening; discontinue use of VIMOVO at the
first appearance of a skin rash, or if you develop sudden wheezing;
swelling of the lips, tongue or throat; fainting; or problems swallowing.
VIMOVO should be used at the lowest dose and for the shortest amount
of time as directed by your health care provider.
Tell your health care provider right away if you develop signs of active
bleeding from any source.
VIMOVO can lead to onset of new hypertension or worsening of existing
high blood pressure, either of which may contribute to an increased risk
of a heart attack or stroke.
Speak with your health care provider before starting VIMOVO if you
• Have a history of ulcers or bleeding in the stomach or intestines
• Have heart problems, high blood pressure, or are taking high blood
pressure medications
• Have kidney or liver problems
Review all the medications, even over-the-counter medications, you
are taking with your health care provider before starting VIMOVO.
Talk to your health care provider about your risk for bone fractures if
you take VIMOVO for a long period of time.
The most common side effects of VIMOVO include: inflammation of
the lining of the stomach, indigestion, diarrhea, stomach ulcers,
abdominal pain, and nausea.
For further information on VIMOVO, please see the brief summary
of full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warnings on
adjacent pages.
You a te encouraged to re p o rt negative side effects o f prescription drugs
to the FDA. Visit w m .fd a .g o v/m e d w a tch , o r c a ll 1-800-F D A -1088.
If you’re without prescription coverage and can’t afford your medication,
AstraZeneca may be able to help. For more information, please visit
www.astrazeneca-us.com
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