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What is Celebrex?
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Celebrex blocks the action of the COX-2 enzyme, which plays a key role in pain and inflammation. |
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| What is Celebrex used for?
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Celebrex is used for relief of acute pain in adults, menstrual pain in women,
and for pain, inflammation, and stiffness of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in adults. |
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| How does Celebrex work?
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Celebrex blocks inflammation- and pain-producing COX-2. |
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| When should I take Celebrex?
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Take Celebrex as prescribed. If you're prescribed a daily dose of
Celebrex, take it every day. Maintaining a consistent level of Celebrex in your body helps manage arthritis pain, inflammation, and stiffness, or acute pain.
Celebrex can be taken at any time of the day. |
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| Are there any side effects when taking Celebrex?
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The most common side effects include indigestion, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, serious stomach problems, such as bleeding, can occur without warning. |
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Are there any effects of taking Celebrex with other medications? |
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Some medications, when taken together, can interact to increase or decrease their effects. Be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medications you take, including over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, supplements, and herbal products.
Taking Celebrex and aspirin together may increase your risk for developing stomach ulcers compared with taking
Celebrex alone. |
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