Celebrex Precautions and Warnings (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Celebrex?

You should not take Celebrex if:
 
  • You are allergic to Celebrex or to any component of celecoxib. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.
  • You are allergic to sulfa medicines.
  • You experience an allergic reaction, hives, or asthma after taking aspirin or NSAIDs.
  • You are having or have recently had coronary bypass graft surgery (often known as open heart surgery, bypass surgery, or CABG).
  • You are nursing or in the third trimester of pregnancy.
     

Final Thoughts on Celebrex Precautions and Warnings

There are a number of situations in which Celebrex should not be taken, along with several precautions and warnings people should be aware of when taking this medicine. However, it is possible that not all the warnings and precautions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the Celebrex precautions and warnings that may apply to you.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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