Celebrex Drug Interactions

Aspirin, fluconazole, and lithium are just a few of the drugs that can interact with Celebrex. Drug interactions can cause several problems, such as increased risk of stomach ulcers, increased levels of medication in the blood, and decreased effectiveness of some medications. If you are experiencing Celebrex drug interactions, your doctor may adjust the dosage of your medicines and monitor your situation more closely.

 

An Introduction to Celebrex Drug Interactions

Celebrex® (celecoxib) can potentially interact with a number of medications. These possible Celebrex drug interactions can include:
 
 

Celebrex Interactions Explained

The following sections provide more detail on how the drugs mentioned above can have a negative interation when taken with Celebrex.
 
ACE Inhibitors
When ACE inhibitors and Celebrex are taken together, the effect of the ACE inhibitor may be reduced. As a result, your healthcare provider may choose to adjust your dose of the ACE inhibitor as necessary.
 
Aspirin
Aspirin and Celebrex can be used together; however, studies have indicated that the risk of stomach ulcers is higher when these medicines are combined. Talk to your healthcare provider about using aspirin and Celebrex together in your particular situation.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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