Celebrex (Cont.)

When and How Do I Take Celebrex?

General considerations for when and how to take Celebrex include the following:
 
  • Celebrex comes in capsule form. It is taken once or twice a day, depending on the condition being treated. Celebrex typically is taken with a glass of water, with or without food. People taking 400 mg of Celebrex should take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
     
  • It does not matter if Celebrex is taken in the morning or at night. However, you should take Celebrex at the same time each day to maintain an even level of the medication in your blood.
     
  • Do not break, chew, or crush the Celebrex capsules.
     
  • For Celebrex to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Celebrex will not work if you stop taking it.
     
  • It is important to take the lowest effective dose for the least amount of time in order to treat your condition. This will decrease the risk of serious side effects.
     

Dosing Information for Celebrex

The dose of Celebrex your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • The medical condition you are being treated for
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you are currently taking
  • Your weight.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless specifically instructed by your healthcare provider to do so.
 
(Click Celebrex Dosage for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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