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Celebrex (celecoxib) for osteoarthritis - is this a good medication for pain. dr. pres 200 mil 1 x a day?
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Yes: Try it for 2 weeks and then you will know. Celebrex (celecoxib) is generally as effective as any NSAID and carries less GI risk than most.
Answered 7/7/2015
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