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Celebrex: Risks
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Celebrex (celecoxib) is one of the newer medications for arthritis. Vioxx (rofecoxib) and Celebrex are both in the same class of medications, COX-2 inhibitors. In 2001, an article1 was published in JAMA which was quite beneficial because concerns were raised about COX-2 inhibitors possibly raising the risk of a cardiovascular event.
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Celebrex is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It might cause an increased risk of humorless as well as sometimes fatal heart as well as blood vessel problems (eg, heart attack, stroke). The risk might be greater incase you already possess heart problems or incase you take Celebrex for a extended time. Do not take Celebrex fair before or after bypass heart surgery.
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Some of the common side effects of Celebrex may include headache, diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, sinus inflammation and upper respiratory tract infection. Similarly to other NSAIDs, there may be a risk of more serious side effects such as liver damage, stomach ulcers, kidney damage, and fluid retention. People with pre-existing kidney and liver ailments may be at an increased risk of additional problems. Celebrex is ... linked to the possible side effect of potentially fatal stomach or intestinal bleeding.
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Although Celebrex is easy on the stomach, it still poses some degree of risk—especially if you've had a stomach ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding in the past. All NSAIDs, including Celebrex, can cause serious—and even life-threatening—ulcers and bleeding in the stomach and intestines. These side effects can happen without symptoms and may occur at any time during treatment. If you've ever had ulcers or stomach bleeding, make sure the doctor is aware of it. And be sure to alert the doctor if you develop any digestive problems or notice a change in your bowel movement (such as blood in the stool or black, sticky stools).
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Celebrex was first approved for use in the United States in 1999 to treat the pain associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea, and other chronic pain conditions. Celebrex has been linked to several gastrointestinal disorders and a number of deaths. The most serious risks include suffering a heart attack, stroke or blood clots.
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The popular and heavily advertised arthritis drug Celebrex (like Vioxx) has been linked by researchers to an increase in the risk of blood clots, heart attacks and strokes. The study from the Cleveland Clinic appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association and was based on an analysis of previous clinical trials.
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