Celebrex: An Anti-Inflammatory (NSAID)

Celebrex Side Effects 

For Patients

Celebrex (celecoxib) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the relief of pain, fever, swelling, and tenderness caused by arthritis. It is also used for familial FAP, acute pain, and menstrual cramps. Common adverse effects of Celebrex (celecoxib) include headache, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, diarrhea, nausea, flatulence, and insomnia. Celebrex (celecoxib) may cause serious stomach and intestinal ulcers that may occur at any time during treatment. Celebrex (celecoxib) does not interfere with the function of the blood platelets and, as a result, does not reduce clotting and lead to increased bleeding time like other NSAIDs.

The recommended dose of Celebrex (celecoxib) is 200 to 400 mg daily. Concomitant use of Celebrex (celecoxib) with aspirin or other NSAIDs may increase the occurrence of stomach and intestinal ulcers. It may be used with low dose aspirin. Diflucan (fluconazole) increases the concentration of Celebrex (celecoxib) in the body. Celebrex (celecoxib) should not be used in late pregnancy because there is a risk of heart defects in the newborn Celebrex (celecoxib) is secreted in breast milk.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Celebrex in Detail - Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using celecoxib and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;

• black, bloody, or tarry stools;

• coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;

• swelling or rapid weight gain;

• urinating less than usual or not at all;

• nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

• skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness; or

• severe skin reaction -- fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.

Less serious side effects may include:

• upset stomach, diarrhea, bloating, gas;

• dizziness, nervousness, headache;

• runny or stuffy nose, sore throat; or

• mild skin rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Celebrex Overview - Patient Information: Side Effects

SIDE EFFECTS: See also Warning section.

Stomach upset or gas may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: severe headache, unexplained weight gain, swelling of the hands or feet, pain/swelling/warmth in the groin/calf, change in amount of urine, difficult/painful swallowing, unusual tiredness.

This drug may rarely cause serious liver disease. If you notice any of the following highly unlikely but very serious side effects, stop taking celecoxib and consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately: yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, persistent stomach/abdominal pain.

In the unlikely event you have a serious allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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