A member asked:

Can you tell me how blocking cox 1 enzymes thin the blood and therefore reduce the risk of tia's and heart attacks?

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Incorrect: Cox-1 inhibitors do not reduce the risk of TIA and heart attack, they increase it. Vioxx was taken off the market because of this. Celebrex (celecoxib) is still available but increases the risk of vascular adverse event.

Answered 7/15/2014

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