Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can u take an advil for a headache if you're on celebrex (celecoxib)? if not, is there anything safe for a headache?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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.
Answered 12/18/2019
4.6k views
You can: Advil (inhibit both cox-1 and cox-2) and Celebrex (celecoxib) (selective for cox-2) are almost the same group of drugs. There are over 200 types primary headaches. Once the right type is established the recommendation could be made. Re. See your pcp for the proper diagnosis.
Answered 1/15/2021
4.6k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Why do i feel better taking advil instead of celebrex (celecoxib)? ran out and took advil so by the time i got the celebrex (celecoxib) i feel better with the advil. so why?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can celebrex (celecoxib) make you gain water weight? I've been gaining weight without eating much, what about advil? I feel like Advil in lower doses might be bett
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I took a celebrex 200mg at 1:30pm, i just took 2 Advil at 8:30pm forgetting they are the same family. Will it be ok?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Some surgeons are prescribing Celebrex the night before and after surgery. Isn't it "more or less" the same as Advil? Why is Celebrex an alternative?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I've got read that celebrex (celecoxib) has some very serious dangerous side-effects. Would Advil be a safer choice?
Can i take Advil and celebrex (celecoxib) together?
How fast is celebrex (celecoxib) works? For acute pain, is it better to take celebrex (celecoxib) vs. Advil vs. Motrin ?
I take celebrex (celecoxib) with no problem. When i take aleve, advil, motrin, i break out in hives. Aren't they all nsaids? Am i alergic?
Why is it when i take celebrex im so tired for a couple of hrs? wondered if i should just take advil instead, whats in it thats doing that?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
