Understanding the risks and benefits of NSAIDs is important. All NSAIDs, including
CELEBREX, help relieve arthritis pain, but only you and your doctor can decide which
one is right for you. An NSAID like CELEBREX might be an arthritis treatment option.
CELEBREX relieves arthritis pain, stiffness, and inflammation. Just one 200-mg dose
provides 24-hour relief.
In clinical studies, a lower percentage of patients on CELEBREX reported indigestion,
abdominal pain, and nausea versus prescription ibuprofen and naproxen.
CELEBREX can also be used with low-dose aspirin. Other prescription NSAIDs aren’t
generally recommended with aspirin. However, taking CELEBREX and aspirin together
may increase your risk for developing stomach ulcers and bleeding compared with
taking CELEBREX alone. CELEBREX is not a substitute for aspirin in preventing heart
attack or stroke.
Based on the available data, the FDA stated that, for certain patients, the benefits
of CELEBREX outweigh the risks. But only you and your doctor can make that decision.