Is it safe to take celebrex (celecoxib) if you have gerd and hiatal hernia?

Probably yes: As long as you are not having any GI bleeding from your hiatal hernia causing ulcers then you should be safe taking celebrex (celecoxib). If you have chronic gerd and a hiatal hernia then you should consider seeing a surgeon that specializes in anti-reflux surgery because it can be repaired laparoscopically, usually just with an overnight stay in the hospital, and be off acid medicine for good.

Yes/caution: The usual rx's we use for pain are , like aspirin, "prostaglandin inhibitors" they block the release of prostaglandin, which is also the way the stomach protects itself from the acid it produces.I know;it is a mess.All we do in medicine is a trade-off.But, in the question of cox2 inhibitor like Celebrex (celecoxib) vs other nsaids(non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)probably a bit more "safe".Can still > gerd.