Celebrex is a prescription drug used to treat conditions (such as arthritis) that are related to pain and inflammation. This eMedTV page provides an overview of the drug, its uses, side effects, and dosing information.
Common Celebrex side effects include diarrhea, indigestion, and abdominal pain. This page of the eMedTV Web site provides a list of side effects a person might experience while taking Celebrex. Most people, however, tolerate the drug quite well.
Because it is reported so rarely, it is difficult to know whether weight gain is a side effect of Celebrex. This eMedTV article explores the possible link between Celebrex and weight gain and offers tips to combat gradual weight gain.
What is Celebrex used for? As this eMedTV article explains, Celebrex is a prescription medication that is primarily used to treat the inflammation and pain that can accompany conditions such as arthritis and painful menstrual periods.
Your Celebrex dosage will depend on your symptoms, weight, medical history, and current medications. This eMedTV resource tells you what you need to know about the different dosages of the drug and offers tips on how to take this medication.
As this eMedTV segment explains, Celebrex drug interactions are possible when you take the drug with medications such as aspirin, warfarin, or other drugs. This segment explains measures your doctor may take to avoid these and other interactions.
This eMedTV article provides a list of important Celebrex precautions and warnings. For example, this drug should not be taken by women who are pregnant, people who are allergic to sulfa, or people who have recently had open heart surgery.
This eMedTV Web page describes the results of studies on Celebrex and pregnancy, explains how the FDA categorizes drugs and their effect on pregnancy, and lists things your doctor will consider before prescribing Celebrex if you are pregnant.
A generic Celebrex is currently unavailable. As this eMedTV article explains, Celebrex is protected by a patent until 2013. After the patent expires, it is expected that many companies will start to produce a generic version of the drug.
Some Celebrex alternatives include other medications, surgery, and lifestyle changes. This eMedTV Web article explores possible alternatives if this medicine is not working for you or if you are concerned about unwanted side effects.
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