A member asked:

My mother is a type 2 diabetic with around 10% kidney function (not on dialysis). a new gp yesterday prescribed arcoxia & paracetamol. not sure, but i think her endocrinologist previously said no arcoxia. are these safe for her to use?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Correct : Arcoxia is a type of Cox 2 inhibitor and that would be best to stay away from with kidney problems.

Answered 9/4/2019

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