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My doctor prescribed celebrex (celecoxib) for knee pain. i have micro-vascular disease. i am high risk for stroke and blood clot. is celebrex (celecoxib) a good choice?
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No: No NSAID is a good choice for those individuals with significant cardiac or vascular risk. There are several other options besides NSAIDs. See a rheumatologist.
Answered 5/16/2014
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