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A member asked:
I get moderately bad hives from ibuprofen. read that celebrex (celecoxib) might be ok for me tho? is this true?
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Check w/ dr.: Hives implies an allergic reaction.Celebrex (celecoxib) is also an anti inflammatory med.There may be some cross-over despite its different chemical make-up.I would check w/ your primary care physician before trying celebrex (celecoxib). Good luck!
Answered 10/20/2013
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