Celebrex (Celecoxib)

Like all medications, there are potential risks that you should be aware of before taking CELEBREX. CELEBREX may cause life-threatening heart or circulation problems such as heart attack or stroke, especially if used long-term. This medication can cause serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation. These conditions can be fatal and can occur without warning while you are taking CELEBREX, especially in older adults. Do not take CELEBREX: before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG), if you are allergic to celecoxib, or if you have a history of allergic reaction to aspirin, sulfa drugs, or other NSAIDs, if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot, heart disease, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding, liver or kidney disease, a seizure disorder, asthma, polyps in your nose, a bleeding or blood clotting disorder Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase the risk of stomach bleeding, Avoid taking Celebrex together with other NSAIDs medications, Consult your doctor before using any cold, allergy, or pain medicine, Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Celebrex can make you sunburn more easily

As with all medications, CELEBREX has side effects which range from moderate to serious. Less serious side effects from CELEBREX may include: upset stomach, diarrhea, bloating, gas, dizziness, nervousness, headache, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, mild skin rash, back pain, inability to sleep difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat, hives, chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance, black, bloody, or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, swelling or rapid weight gain, urinating more or less than usual, nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice, skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness Clinical studies prove that a lower percentage of patients taking CELEBREX reported stomach discomfort (including indigestion, abdominal pain, and nausea) versus those taking prescription ibuprofen and naproxen.