Celebrex is a non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory medicine (NSAID) that is used to
reduce pain and inflammation. Celebrex is used to treat
osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in adults.
Celebrex is also used in the management of acute pain in
adults and menstrual pain.
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Who should not take Celebrex?
have had an allergic-type reaction to sulfa medicines.
have had asthma, hives or allergic-type reactions after
taking aspirin or other NSAID medicines
are allergic to Celebrex or to any of the ingredients in
Celebrex.
If you have asthma, you may have aspirin-sensitive
asthma. If an aspirin-sensitive asthmatic takes aspirin
it can cause severe narrowing of the airway (bronchospasm),
and even death. Since this type of reaction to aspirin
and other NSAID medicines have happened in
aspirin-sensitive patients, aspirin-sensitive patients
should not take Celebrex.
Special Warnings with Celebrex:
Celebrex and other NSAID medicines can cause stomach
ulcers that bleed. The chance of this serious problem
increases the longer you take Celebrex and with higher
doses of Celebrex. Stomach bleeding can also happen
suddenly while you take Celebrex. Stop taking Celebrex
and call your healthcare provider right away if you get:
a burning stomach pain.
black bowel movements that look like tar.
vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds.
Celebrex and other NSAID medicines can cause serious
allergic reactions that include swelling of the face,
lips, tongue or throat. These allergic reactions may
cause problems with breathing, swallowing, and wheezing.
Serious allergic skin reactions have also happened.
Celebrex can cause liver damage. Some
of the warning signs of liver damage are nausea,
vomiting, tiredness, loss of appetite, itching, yellow
coloring of skin or eyes, “flu-like” symptoms and dark
urine. If these happen, stop taking Celebrex and call
your health care provider right away.
Celebrex can also cause serious kidney
problems that include sudden kidney failure or worsening
of kidney problems that you already have.
Celebrex and other NSAID medicines can
cause fluid retention (holding of water in your body)
and swelling. Fluid retention can be a serious problem
if you have high blood pressure or heart failure.
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Tell your health care provider if you:
are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or
are breast-feeding.
have or had angina (chest pain), heart attack or blocked
artery in your heart.
have kidney problems.
have liver problems.
have heart failure.
have high blood pressure.
retain fluids (hold extra body water and swell).
had an allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAID
medicines.
had a serious stomach problem in the past.
have or had any other medical problems or allergies.
Tell your health care provider about
all the medicines you take, including prescription and
non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal
supplements. Some medicines may affect how Celebrex
works or Celebrex may affect how your other medicines
work. Your healthcare provider may have to adjust your
dose or watch you closely if you take certain medicines.
Celebrex cannot take the place of aspirin for prevention
of heart attack or stroke. If you take aspirin for this
purpose, do not stop taking aspirin without talking to
your doctor.
For more detailed information about
Celebrex, ask your health care provider or pharmacist.
If You Are Currently Taking Celebrex:
Only you can decide if Celebrex is the best means of
treating arthritis pain. It is important for people
currently taking Celebrex to discuss side effects
concerns with their physician. Ideally, the attending
physician is aware of the potential health risks
associated with Cox-2 inhibitors and will advise using
other alternatives to minimize the risk of heart
disease, liver and kidney problems and other side
effects of Celebrex.
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