What are the alternatives for people who no longer have access to Bextra?

Both Vioxx and Bextra have been taken off the market, leaving arthritis patients confused about how to safely get effective pain relief while protecting their hearts and stomachs. According to a new study, the majority of arthritis patients may be advised to use a combination of two drugs - a non-COX-2 pain reliever like Aleve, Advil or Motrin and a gastro-protective medicine like Prilosec or Nexium. Some experts believe this drug combination may have always been the best solution.