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FDA Warnings for Celebrex
What is Celebrex used
for?
Celebrex is used to relieve the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis
and rheumatoid arthritis in adults.
Who should not take Celebrex?
You should not take Celebrex if you:
have had an allergic-type reaction to sulfa drugs have had asthma,
hives or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other
NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). A few examples
of NSAIDs are ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, nabumetone, and
ketoprofen.
Special Warnings with Celebrex:
Serious problems from stomach ulcers such as bleeding are recognized
complications in people treated with NSAID´s. Similar problems
have occurred in people treated with Celebrex, although very
rarely. The likelihood of stomach problems increases the longer
you take drugs like Celebrex. However, even short-term treatment
is not without risk. These problems can happen without any warning,
but in some people may cause symptoms such as gnawing or burning
stomach pain, black or tarry stools, or vomiting. If this happens,
stop taking Celebrex and call your health care provider right
away.
General Precautions with Celebrex:
Do not stop taking any medications that you have been prescribed
without first talking to you doctor.
Serious problems such as liver damage have occurred in people
treated with NSAIDs. Some of the warning signs of liver damage
can be nausea, vomiting, fatigue, loss of appetite, itching,
yellow coloring of skin or eyes, "flu-like" symptoms
and dark urine. If this happens call your health care provider
right away.
Celebrex can cause fluid retention
and swelling in some patients. Check with your health care provider
to see if Celebrex is right for you, if you:
retain fluids
How should I take Celebrex?
You can take Celebrex with or without food. Your doctor will
determine the dose you should take, depending on your condition
and medical history. Avoid taking Celebrex with antacids that
contain calcium carbonate and magnesium/aluminum combination
products, because they may reduce the amount of Celebrex your
body absorbs.
What should I avoid while
taking Celebrex?
Tell your health care provider if you are trying to become pregnant,
are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
Because certain medications may interact with NSAIDs or Celebrex,
review all medications that you take with your health care provider,
including those that you take without a prescription.
Your health care provider may have to adjust your dose or monitor
you more closely if you take:
certain blood pressure medications called ACE-inhibitors
furosemide
fluconazole
lithium
What are some possible side
effects of Celebrex?
(This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Celebrex.
Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete
list of side effects.)
Side effects can include:
Headache
Indigestion
Upper respiratory tract infection
Diarrhea
Sinus inflammation
Stomach pain
Nausea
Rarely serious ulcers have occurred in patients taking Celebrex.
For more detailed information about Celebrex, ask your health
care provider.
FDA
Approval for Celebrex
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