Celebrex Forums (Page 2)

I ordered this drug under the name of Celebrex from a Canadian pharmacy and it was available over the counter. When I look at other Canadian pharmacies it says you need a prescription for all of them. What is this product? ## Hi pat - can you please clarify what is meant by the title you used "Code no hr drugs 325 osp h" ? Is this what is actually written on your medication label? Can you please say exactly what the label says if that is not the case? Some drugs are considered over the counter in other countries, whereas other pharmacies may have a similar drug which requires a prescription. Can you please share as many details as you can about the drug in question? ## That is what is on the packaging that it came in. It was packaged 10 to a package as they are small. That is th...

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I am planning to attend a family wedding this coming weekend. I have been on Celebrex for possible arthritis in my knees for about a week. One capsule, once a day. I would like to have a few glasses of wine at the wedding! Should I stop taking Celebrex for a few days and then begin use again after the wedding? How long does the Celebrex typically stay in your system? Is definitely working and helping me be able to wake up every morning with that stiffness in my joints! But I don't want to drink while on it.

I have been taking Celebrex and now my prescription plan sends me generic and it is not working for me, I am miserable. Are all generics from different companies all the same? ## Hello, Lizzie! How are you? What types of symptoms are you experiencing? No, not all generics are the same. Under the Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984, they are allowed to differ from the name brand, in the amount of the active ingredient, by as much as plus or minus 20%. They also do not have to measure against each other, only against the name brand, so one generic may be a little higher or lower in the amount of the active ingredient than the next. Usually, the differences are minute and your body will adjust after a week or so. How long have you been taking this new one? What are the markings on it?

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My. Other takes Celebrex and methocarbanol will be better to take just declofenis sodium in stead of the Celebrex and methocarbanol? Please advice she is 82 year old, with cevear osthioporosis and neuralgiaz. Thankyou ## Hello, Chapis! How is your mother? Methocarbamol is classified by the FDA as a muscle relaxant. It's used to relieve the pain associated strains, sprains and spasms. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and headache. Diclofenac is in the same drug class as Celebrex, so it will not replace both of them. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. Which has her doctor prescribed?

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Hi I've been taking Celecoxib 100mg for 4 months now, it works great for my chronic pain but recently I've noticed it is making my stomach upset? Like diarrhea wise. Is it because I'm not taking it with enough food? Maybe my body has built up a resistance? But I still feel no pain in my shoulder so I'm not sure. I take it twice daily with food. Any comments are appreciated. I'm a 16 year old female with CRMO (chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis). ## Hello, Loosy! How are you? Stomach irritation is a very typical side effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications and sometimes, it still happens, even if you take it with food. The FDA lists its other side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness and headache. Have you consulted your doctor? You may...

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I have celebrex 200mg from 2014, could I still use these? ## Hello, Merry! How are you? This medication doesn't become toxic after the expiration date, but it does lose effectiveness and probably won't work as well as it did, when new. Thus, it would be best to see your doctor for a new prescription. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was just prescribed Celebrex for fibromyalgia pain & need to know if I can still take melatonin for sleep ## Melatonin is an over the counter supplement and, as such, it is generally considered safe, but it has not been tested for possible interactions with medications. Learn more Celebrex details here. Learn more Melatonin details here. Is that the only medication you take? How much is the Melatonin dosage? ## I take 5mg at night & no other prescriptions just B12 & D cause I also have Multiple Sclerosis aren't I lucky ## 3mg melatonin 200mg celecoxib

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Celebrex made me sweat excessively on my scalp, so I had to stop using it. I used it for a few years 200mg per day, for arthritis and broken ankle and a very bad back. Will coxflam have the same side effect ## Hello, Bets! How are you? Coxflam contains the active ingredient Meloxicam, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. That said, the only way to discover if it will cause the same issue is by trying it. That's not a typical side effect that it's been known to cause, though. Is there anything else I can help with?

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white capsul w/2 yellow stripes ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Celebrex (200 mg). Celebrex is a sulfa non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain, painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms, and to reduce numbers of colon and rectum polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you. ## Is celebrex used for acid reflux ?

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My husband has been using celebrex for about 2 weeks. He is now complaining that his knees hurt worse than before the celebrex. I stopped the celebrex today - does celebrex just stay in your body for 24 hours or is this the kind of drug that builds in your body and you will have to be off the drug a few days to start to feel better? ## Hello, Annie! How is your husband doing? Yes, it may take a few days for him to start to feel better. Its typical side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, stomach irritation and increased risk of bleeding. Has he consulted his doctor? There are other medications he can try.

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Is there any problem on interactions between Celebrex & Sturgeron. Have fibromyalgia. Developed mild but frequent dizziness when traveling overseas Dr prescribed Sturgeron 15. Nervous when it's not my own Dr. ## Hello, Lindsay! How are you? I didn't find any interactions listed between these two medications, but it's always best to double check this information to be sure. Sturgeon contains the active ingredient Cinnarizine, it is very commonly prescribed to treat nausea and vomiting due to motion sickness and vertigo. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, sweating, dry mouth and headache. Is there anything else I can help with? ## can itake take sturgeon tablets while I am taking warfarin?G ## I didn't find any interactions listed, but you should only take...

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I take Lamotrigine one does of 25mg daily for the treatment/prevention of Temporal Lobe Nocturnal Seizures. Please can you tell me if I take Celebrex for inflammation of my chest following a bout of Whooping Cough, whether it will interact with the Lamotrigine? I have been taking Brufen, but have run out and cant afford more. I have Celebrex tablets from a previous knee injury and wish to use if safe to do so? ## Hello, Jacquie! How are you? I didn't find any interactions listed, but it is always best to double check such information to be sure. You should also make sure that it is safe for you take NSAIDs. Celebrex may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi Verwon, thanks so much for the response...

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I have just been told I have a mild to moderate faulty heart valve I was taking 100g of Celebrex for 3-4 months earlier this year, I took myself off them as I never really felt well taking them, can Celebrex cause this problem? For some reason my blood pressure increased at an alarming rate even though I was taking a blood medication which was well under control. I am a non smoker, non drinker, and have always exercised and played some form of sport, what are your thoughts? I would be very interested to hear them. Lynette. ## Hello, Lynette! How are you? Yes, Celebrex has been known to cause hypertension, in some people that take it and yes, it can also cause some aortic valve problems. It isn't likely that you can prove that this was all caused by the Celebrex, but the possibility ...

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My husband has a blood clot in his stomach he wants to take Celebrex also because he has back pain the doctor don't want him to take the Celebrex because it contain aspirin what else can he take can he take ultram ## Hello, Ga peach! How are you and your husband? Celebrex does not contain Aspirin, it is just in the same drug family, so it can cause the same risks. There are many other analgesic options available, but with that blood clot and his health, only his doctor is going to be able to tell what he can and cannot safely take. What options did his doctor offer? ## Hi, For back/neck pain I think your husband should consider seeing a chiropractor for treatment. I don't know where you're from, but if you're anywhere near Centreville, VA... there's a good place call...

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I took 2 of these thinking they were midol...should I be worried? ## Hello, Cathy! How are you? These capsules contain 200mgs of Celebrex (Celecoxib), which is a Cox-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. And you should consult your doctor to be certain, but things should be fine, because it is also available in 400mgs doses. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i m allergic to sulfur med's as celebrex made me not be able to breathe would this affect me my dentist gave for my mouth ulcer ## Hello, Beverly! How are you? I'm sorry, but what did your dentist give you for the mouth ulcer? You didn't list it in your post.

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Is celebrex stronger than meloxicam for osteo arthritis ## Hello, Mary! How are you? Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, it can treat pain, fever and swelling. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. Learn more Meloxicam details here. Celebrex contains the active ingredient Celecoxib, it is both an NSAID and a selective Cox-2 inhibitor, so it kind of treats a bit more than the Meloxicam. Learn more Celebrex details here. its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, ulceration and GI bleeding. Which one has your doctor recommended?

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my work involves travel & using urban public transportation; after walking mile or more I get general back pain AKA inflammation, but it goes away overnight; (must carry ~8 lbs of travel equipment) do not have back pain when not traveling or not doing a lot of walking; orthopaedist prescribed (1) Celebrex daily on travel days; any comments on what to expect, degree of relief, appreciated; ideally it would reduce ache/pain enough on travel walking days that I would not have to take frequent sitting breaks... feet also swell on some travel days due to edema, but Lasix resolves that... ## While I don't have any personal experience with Celebrex, I did come across a couple other discussion threads that may offer more insight on what to expect during treatment: Discuss/Celebrex_Watch...

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Today is day 3. Haven't had any reactions or any listed side effects but I know over time drugs build up and can then cause trouble. Anyone have any advice? I'm a type II Diabetic that takes (Lantus long acting Insulin at night). ## Hi Peter, It's good to hear that you have experienced any side effects thus far. Unfortunately there's no way to know what's going to happen, until it happens. That's just the nature of many medications these days. I would just take note of how you're feeling right now- and if you experience any changes in your mood or overall well being, write down exactly what you're feeling. By doing so you'll be able to track any changes that might occur, just in case the medication does start to create problems. You can learn more abo...

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try when you take celebra to eat only fruits and it will work well for 2 weeks ## From what I could gather, Celebra (Celecoxib) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used primarily for acute pain and inflammation associated with arthritis and other minor injuries. I can only imagine that eating a diet of only fruit would be of great benefit to your body's ability to heal quicker. With the added health benefits and anti-inflammatory response of various fruits, I think this is a great adjunct therapy to any sort of condition or ailment that one may be facing. I've been on a fruit-only diet numerous times and still do it quite often, because of how great it makes me feel on the inside-out. More people should become aware that fruit and veggies are also another means of ...

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