Question 1

can u take an advil for a headache if you're on celebrex (celecoxib)? if not, is there anything safe for a headache?

Accepted Answer

No advil (ibuprofen): Advil and Celebrex are in the same class of medications and should not be combined.  You should also stay away from Aspirin and aleve(naproxen).  Tylenol (acetaminophen) is ok with Celebrex as long as there is no other reason for you to avoid it. If you are unsure, check with your doctor.

Question 2

is it ok to take out dated celebrex

Accepted Answer

OK: If not allergic to sulfonamide, the expiration is excessive or have blood pressure or kidney issues.

Question 3

is there a better anti-inflamatory than.celebrex?

Accepted Answer

see details: The best one is the one that works best for you. Different people may get better results with different nsaids. There is no one best NSAID for everyone.

Question 4

please describe the medication: celebrex (celecoxib)?

Accepted Answer

See below: Celecoxib is licensed for use in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain, painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms, ankylosing spondylitis and to reduce the number of colon and rectal polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. It was originally intended to relieve pain while minimizing the gastrointestinal adverse effects usually seen with conventional nsaids.

Question 5

is celebrex (celecoxib) addictive?

Accepted Answer

Never: It is an NSAID and is not addictive.

Question 6

does ibroprofin have any of the ingredients found on the precription celebrex (celecoxib)?

Accepted Answer

No: They are both nsaids but Celebrex has the active ingredient celecoxib, and ibuprophen contains the active ingredient  Ibuprofen sodium or solubilized ibuprofen. Even the buffers are entirely different.

Question 7

is celebrex (celecoxib) a narcotic?

Accepted Answer

No, just an NSAID: Celebrex (celecoxib) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. It does not work on any mu receptors as opioids do and does not cause any central cognitive effects. It works at the site of inflammation only. I hope that helps!

Question 8

does celebrex react with metoprolol?

Accepted Answer

: Probably not, but you can check for this or any drug interactions online. Google something like "drug interactions" to find many websites where you can enter two or more drugs to check.

Question 9

does celebrex (celecoxib) thin blood?

Accepted Answer

No: It does not inhibits platelet action as do all other nsaids except salsalate.

Question 10

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.

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