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Celebrex (celecoxib) vs aleve for knee pain, which is recommended?
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Depends: Depends on ulcer risk. If older than 51, ulcer protection is critical and Celebrex (celecoxib) is recommended.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Have stomach probs?: Celebrex (celecoxib) has been used for patients with gastritis, history of stomach ulcer, as it has a better protective function.
Answered 6/24/2014
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