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How quickly does celebrex (celecoxib) work for arthritis pain?
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1 hour: This should start to take effect within an hour. Times will varied depending on if you take the med on an empty stomach.
Answered 5/15/2019
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3-5 days: Adequate blood levels to address the inflammation from arthritis can normally reached in 3-5 days with standard dosing of celebrex (celecoxib).
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