Yes well I was shocked to hear that as well, i believe it has only been out for about 4 yrs and I have been on it for about 3, I can only hope because I took such a small amt per mth, and not on a daily basis I have not been put at risk, what I will beable to go on now I don't know , for me Vioxx was wonderful, I was able to take care of three different types of pain all with one pill, so it was very advantageous for me to take, I really feel for those who were on it daily for severe arthritis pain, they will now be suffering poor people.