{"id":47877,"date":"2022-01-05T14:16:24","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T19:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=47877"},"modified":"2024-08-02T09:02:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T13:02:54","slug":"celebrex-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/celebrex-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrex side effects and how to avoid them"},"content":{"rendered":"

Celebrex side effects<\/a> | Serious side effects<\/a> | Allergic reactions<\/a> | Heart attack<\/a> | How long do side effects last?<\/a> | Warnings<\/a> | Interactions<\/a> | How to avoid side effects<\/a> | Resources<\/a><\/p>\n

Celebrex<\/span> is a <\/span>brand-name<\/span> prescription drug<\/span> used to reduce pain and swelling caused by <\/span>osteoarthritis<\/span>, rheumatoid arthritis, <\/span>juvenile rheumatoid arthritis<\/span>, <\/span>ankylosing spondylitis<\/span>, and other indications that cause acute pain or painful episodes. <\/span>Celecoxib<\/span><\/a>, the active ingredient in <\/span>Celebrex<\/span>, is a <\/span>nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>NSAID<\/span>).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

NSAIDs are a family of drugs that includes <\/span>over-the-counter (OTC)<\/span> aspirin, <\/span>ibuprofen<\/span>, and <\/span>naproxen<\/span>. Like these better-known <\/span>pain relievers<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>celecoxib<\/span> reduces pain and swelling by shutting down the body\u2019s ability to produce <\/span>prostaglandins<\/span><\/a>, a substance critical to the body\u2019s inflammatory process. NSAIDs do this by blocking <\/span>cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)<\/span><\/a>, enzymes that produce prostaglandins. COX-1 activates platelets and protects the stomach lining, so OTC NSAIDs commonly increase the risk of bleeding and stomach pain. However, Celecoxib is specifically a COX-2 inhibitor. This means that it can do its job of reducing pain and swelling without as many gastrointestinal or bleeding side effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A<\/span>s a <\/span>prescription drug<\/span>, Celebrex can cause more <\/span>serious side effects<\/span> than OTC NSAIDs. Before taking <\/span>Celebrex<\/span>, people should familiarize themselves with potential <\/span>side effects<\/span>, <\/span>drug interactions<\/span>, and pre-existing <\/span>medical conditions<\/span> that may cause serious problems before taking this drug.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related: What is Celebrex?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Common side effects of Celebrex<\/h2>\n

The most common <\/span>side effects<\/span><\/a> of <\/span>Celebrex<\/span> include:<\/span><\/p>\n