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I've got read that celebrex (celecoxib) has some very serious dangerous side-effects. would advil be a safer choice?

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Not really: Celebrex (celecoxib) carries significantly less GI risk than advil. The cardiac risks are low in each.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/5/2019

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