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What
is CELEBREX?
CELEBREX
(pronounced sell'-uh-brex) is for relief of the pain and inflammation
of OA and adult RA and was introduced in the United States
in early 1999. Since then, millions of CELEBREX prescriptions
have been written, making it the #1 selling brand of prescription
arthritis medication. By effectively reducing the pain, inflammation
and stiffness of arthritis, CELEBREX can help you through
the day with activities like standing, walking or climbing
stairs, and through the night while sitting or lying in bed.
Who
should I talk to if I have questions about CELEBREX?
We
know that reading this factual booklet can never take the
place of talks between you and your doctor or other healthcare
professional (nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant,
or pharmacist). Please be sure to talk to your doctor or other
healthcare professional about any questions you have about
CELEBREX. Only your doctor can assess the benefits and risks
to decide if CELEBREX is right for you.
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might CELEBREX help me?
CELEBREX
is a prescription medicine that delivers powerful relief of
pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis and adult rheumatoid
arthritis.
CELEBREX:
- Effectively
reduces the pain, inflammation and stiffness associated
with arthritis
- Can
help you through the day with activities like standing,
walking or climbing stairs
- And
can help through the night while sitting or lying in bed
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How does CELEBREX work?
In the body,
2 enzymes are called COX-1 and COX-2. COX-1 helps regulate normal
cell function in the stomach and blood. COX-2 plays a role in
causing arthritis pain and inflammation. CELEBREX is a scientific
breakthrough—the first product to target only the COX-2 enzyme.
Clinical
trials have proven that CELEBREX is effective at reducing
arthritis pain, inflammation and stiffness. It's also effective
for the relief of pain and inflammation of one of the most
severe forms of arthritis, RA.
What conditions would prevent me from taking CELEBREX?You
should not take CELEBREX in late pregnancy or if you have
allergic reactions, such as asthma, to aspirin, other arthritis
medicines or certain sulfa drugs called sulfonamides.
What else should I tell my doctor?You should tell your
doctor about your complete medical history. Be sure to tell
your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, or are pregnant.
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What are the most common side effects
of CELEBREX?
CELEBREX
has been extensively studied in large clinical trials. The most
common side effects were indigestion, diarrhea and abdominal
pain. In rare cases, serious stomach problems, such as bleeding,
can occur without warning. The percentage of patients who stopped
taking CELEBREX due to all side effects (7.1%) was similar to
sugar pill (6.1%).
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If
you think you are having an allergic reaction or if
you have other severe or unusual symptoms while taking
CELEBREX, call your doctor or other healthcare professional
immediately.
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Can I take CELEBREX if I am taking other
medicines?If
you take CELEBREX with certain other medicines, they may affect
or interact with one another. Be sure to tell your doctor
or other healthcare professional about all prescription and
nonprescription medicines you're taking.
If
you are one of the many people who takes low-dose aspirin
for the prevention of heart attack or stroke, you can still
take CELEBREX. However, taking CELEBREX and aspirin together
can increase your risk for developing stomach ulcers compared
to taking CELEBREX alone. CELEBREX is not a substitute for
aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention.
Has CELEBREX been extensively tested and widely used?CELEBREX
was tested in over 50 clinical trials involving more than
13,000 study participants. Study participants ranged in age
from 18 to 93 years old.
And
since its introduction, more than 17 million prescriptions
for CELEBREX have been written. That represents an average
of over 55,000 prescriptions per day — making it the #1 selling
brand of arthritis prescription medication.
There's
now a way to buy Celebrex by mail order. The arthritis pain
treatment at a guaranteed low price online, no prescription
needed. World wide delivery.

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