Question 1

celebrex (celecoxib) vs aleve for knee pain, which is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on ulcer risk. If older than 51, ulcer protection is critical and Celebrex (celecoxib) is recommended.

Question 2

is celebrex (celecoxib) safer than aleve?

Accepted Answer

it depends: Celebrex (celecoxib) has less GI risk. It is controversial whether there is an increased cardiac risk with celebrex (celecoxib). Any risk is small.

Question 3

what is safer? celebrex (celecoxib) or aleve?

Accepted Answer

See details: Celebrex (celecoxib) has a much lower risk for GI irritation than aleve. However, aleve may have a lower cardiac risk although the risk for Celebrex (celecoxib) may be extremely low as well.

Question 4

celebrex (celecoxib) is it better than aleve?

Accepted Answer

Less side effects: Causes less gastrointestinal side effects like bleeding and is fda approved for pain due to arthritis.

Question 5

what does celebrex (celecoxib) have that aleve doesn't have?

Accepted Answer

See details: The are different nsaids. Naproxen is a proprionic acid derivative while Celebrex (celecoxib) is a cox 2 inhibitor. There one common feature is there anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties. Celebrex (celecoxib) has less GI risk and Naproxen may possibly have less cardiac risk.

Question 6

i took 2 aleve at 6 this morning and i took a celebrex at 5:45 pm and i just took 2 more aleve at 6:45 pm and i just read i shouldnt of done that it is for severe back pain should i be worried? i know not to do it again?

Accepted Answer

: If that's the only time you've done that, it probably won't cause any harm. It can upset the stomach in the short term. I would be more concerned that you are in that much pain. Please contact your doctor during the day to figure out a better regimen for treating your pain and the cause of it.

Question 7

motrin aleve or celebrex (celecoxib) for arthritis, which is better?

Accepted Answer

Celebrex (celecoxib): Because the chances to develop gastric discomfort/pain with Celebrex (celecoxib) is much lower and also because you can take it once or twice a day only, Celebrex (celecoxib) would be better.

Question 8

i find if i take celebrex or aleve i get real tired, i switched to tylenol, wondered if meds that make you tired can slow down your metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, good thinking! Happy new year!

Question 9

doc just put me on celebrex (celecoxib). been taking hi-dose aleve daily for chronic back pain for 3 years.  is celebrex (celecoxib) safer for my gi than the aleve?

Accepted Answer

Likely so: Celebrex (celecoxib) is the only cox-2 inhibitor left on market, as others had risks of heart problems and Celebrex (celecoxib) does not.  Because of mechanism should not cause stomach problems, such as gastritis or ulcers.  Should be far safer over the long run, than standard nsaid's.

Question 10

i am in constant pain from osteoarthritis an i am only 41 years of age. i work on ambulances so i am constantly moving. what can i take for pain. aleve , or celebrex (celecoxib) help

Accepted Answer

See Dr.: At your young age, you need a thorough evaluation regarding the cause of your joint pain. I suggest a rheumatologist. You will need some blod tests, possibly x-rays and then some prescribed meds and/or intervention for your pain and joints.

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Celebrex (celecoxib) is it better than aleve?

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What does celebrex (celecoxib) have that aleve doesn't have?

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I took 2 aleve at 6 this morning and i took a celebrex at 5:45 pm and i just took 2 more aleve at 6:45 pm and i just read i shouldnt of done that it is for severe back pain should i be worried? i know not to do it again?

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Motrin aleve or celebrex (celecoxib) for arthritis, which is better?

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I find if i take celebrex or aleve i get real tired, i switched to tylenol, wondered if meds that make you tired can slow down your metabolism?

A member asked:

Doc just put me on celebrex (celecoxib). been taking hi-dose aleve daily for chronic back pain for 3 years. is celebrex (celecoxib) safer for my gi than the aleve?

A member asked:

I am in constant pain from osteoarthritis an i am only 41 years of age. i work on ambulances so i am constantly moving. what can i take for pain. aleve , or celebrex (celecoxib) help

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