Question 1

how do i wean off celebrex (celecoxib) ,gabapinten,tramadol and celexa on thhem all for over a year also is there a way to avoid the withdrawl symptoms ?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal: Safest way is gradual tapering. Your doctor can come up with detailed schedule  for each medication to help you gradually discontinue &amp; avoid withdrawal, depending on the dosage of each medication.

Question 2

what is celebrex (celecoxib) used for?

Accepted Answer

Celebrex (celecoxib): Celebrex (celecoxib) is a This is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine  that treats pain.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

does celebrex (celecoxib) thin blood?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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 7

is mobic (meloxicam) stronger than celebrex?

Accepted Answer

Mobic (meloxicam): Nope. Both are Non-steroidal Anti inflammatory drugs.

Question 8

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 9

what's better, advil or celebrex (celecoxib)?

Accepted Answer

Both are good: Celebrex (celecoxib) is much more expensive, and easier on your stomach.

Question 10

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.

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