Benefits of Celebrex

People who experience pain and inflammation due to conditions like
 arthritis, muscle injury, or menstrual periods may find Celebrex® (celecoxib) to be beneficial in relieving their symptoms. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). More specifically, it is a COX-2 inhibitor, affecting a certain enzyme responsible for pain and inflammation.
 
Although Celebrex is not a cure for arthritis, it can help relieve pain, stiffness, and swelling associated with many different types, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
 
(Click Celebrex to learn more about this medication, including exactly how it works, when and how to take it, general dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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