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I want to stop taking celebrex 200mg for my arthritis pain because of the long term side effects, heart attack & stroke. i've been on it over 5 years?

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Dr. Alvin Wells answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

NSAIDs: As rheumatologists, we now, educate patient said NSAIDs such as Celebrex should be taken as needed. I routinely recommend topical NSAID treatments as well as other pain medicines which are not opioids. I recommend being seen by a rheumatologist for more detail and specific therapy in your case.

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Answered 11/2/2016

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A member asked:

I want to stop taking celebrex 200mg for my arthritis pain because of the long term side effects, heart attack & stroke. i've been on it over 5 years?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alvin Wells answered

Dr Chiu and 2 doctors agreed

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