Get Informed: Celebrex

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Patient Comments about
Celebrex

Active Ingredient(s)

Celecoxib

What does it do?

Celebrex

This product is primarily used to treat mild to moderate pain and inflammation. It is a COX-2 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication.

Last Text Update:
 2010-Mar-13 7:09 PM
Last Data Update:
 2010-Mar-12 9:01 PM

Other Names

  • Celebrex
  • Celecoxib

How Safe Is It?

Your Risk Rating
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Average Risk Rating
4: Elevated
Pregnancy Category:
C

Black Box Warning

This product has a black box warning relating to an increased risk of cardiovascular and gastrointestinal problems.

Facts & Figures

Date Approved
31 Dec 1998
Est US Patients*
4,311,000
Generic Available
No
OTC Available
No

User Age Distribution*

9

< 21

15

21-39

35

40-59

41

60+

Age (Years)

* Estimated number of US people currently taking Celebrex or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.

Other Resources

Recent alerts for Celebrex

There have been no iGuard.org alerts regarding Celebrex during the past year.

Celebrex Safety Report

4: Elevated

The iGuard risk rating for Celebrex is orange. This rating takes into account the fact that Celebrex has been associated with an increased risk of heart problems. It means that Celebrex should normally be used cautiously to minimize the risk of serious side effects.

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What is Celebrex used for?

iGuard is currently tracking more than 28,600 patients that use Celebrex (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.

Disease / Condition % Average Severity
Osteoarthritis 64% 6
Back/Neck Pain 33% 6
Pain-Generalized 33% 6
Fibromyalgia 22% 7
Rheumatoid Arthritis 19% 6
Neuropathic Pain 5% 7

How well does Celebrex work?

iGuard regularly polls our more than 28,600 users taking Celebrex (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iGuard.org.

Average Satisfaction Score

(out of 10)

Average Effectiveness Score

(out of 10)

67 71
77%
of patients are confident that the good things about Celebrex outweigh the bad things.
8%
of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Celebrex.

Common Side Effects of Celebrex

iGuard regularly polls our more than 28,600 users taking Celebrex (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.

13%

13% of patients experience side-effects on Celebrex

1%

1% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Celebrex


Most Common Side Effects...

  • 5% Abdo Pain/Cramps
  • 5% Heartburn/Reflux
  • = 10%

Less than 1%: Bleeding, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Fatigue, Hair Loss, Headache, High Blood Pressure, Insomnia, Nausea/Vomiting, Palpitations, Sweating, Swelling/Edema, Weight Gain


Global Patient Feedback for Celebrex (Celecoxib) ( Post a comment )

Comments, Questions, and Answers
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Question/Comment:

after my accident I went thru the rampit of pain med.s to find which one worked the best for me. the only one that worked 95% of relief was vioxx, when it was taken away the next best thing was celebrex. it helps me to walk and cope with the pain that I am in 24-7 at levels greater than a 10. surgury only made it worse. I would rather take the risk that goes with celebrex than not take it at all. for than I wouldn't be able to move at all.

59 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2010-02-23 12:25:34

Question/Comment:

I am a 71 year old male and have taken Celebrex (200MG) for many years for osteoarthritis. When I play golf or do any other strenuous activity, I take tylenol for arhtritis also. However, Tylenol has never worked well on me. My question is there any other pain killer which I could take and it would be more effective than Tylenol? I have not noticed any particular side effects from Celebrex, but take numerous medications for several chronic problems . So, I might not recognize a side effect associated with any specific medication. Celebrex helps my pain but does not get rid of all the pain, Based on what is known, I do not want to take a stronger dose.

72 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2010-01-30 14:09:35

iGuard Answer/Reply:

While taking Celebrex, Tylenol is the only over-the-counter pain medication available for you to take. You could talk to your physician about switching from Celebrex to a different nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (the class of medications that Celebrex is in). A different medication in the same class sometimes will work better for some patients.

Posted: 2010-02-08 11:15:37

Question/Comment:

I AM 41 YEARS OLD AND HAVE RHEUMITIOD AND OSTEOATHRITIS I HAVE BEEN ON CELEBREX FOR 6 YEARS. IT DOES NOT TAKE ALL THE PAIN AWAY BUT WITHOUT IT I CAN BARELY WALK. I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS TAKING CELEBREX SO I WILL CONTINUE TAKING IT.

41 year old Female – Source: iGuard United Kingdom

Posted: 2010-01-28 10:05:31

Question/Comment:

I've been using celebrex for a while now, its worked great for me with no side effect as of yet. My symtoms are severe and i've tried various med and this one give me no side effects what so ever and keeps me pain free..
Rosemary/NJ

50 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-12-10 13:49:51

Question/Comment:

What can I take when i get a headache with Celebrex? I noticed it says most pain relievers increase the bleeding risks.

30 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-10-25 21:36:20

iGuard Answer/Reply:

Tylenol (acetaminophen) is generally your safest alternative in terms of avoiding bleeding risks and drug interactions. If you do not have other underlying medical conditions this could be the best choice for you. A typical dose is 325 to 650 mg every 4 to 6 hours until relief. You should typically stay well under 4000mg daily total per day. If your headaches persist you should seek medical advice in order to determine the cause.

Posted: 2009-10-29 20:34:44

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