| NO. CELEBREX cannot be expected to substitute for corticosteroids or to treat corticosteroid insufficiency. Abrupt discontinuation of this medicine may lead to exacerbation of corticosteroid-responsive illness. Patients on prolonged corticosteroid therapy should have their therapy tapered slowly if a decision is made to discontinue this medication. - If you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. It is not known whether Celebrex is passed through to human breast milk and what its effects could be on a nursing child. - Methotrexate (a medicine used to suppress the immune system). Celebrex is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that represents a huge breakthrough in the treatment of pain, inflammation, and stiffness of arthritis. - In Rheumatoid Arthritis, the recommended dose for CELEBREX is 100 mg to 200 mg, twice a day. CELEBREX provides relief through the day and through the night. - Rifampin (an antibiotic). - Methotrexate (a medicine used to suppress the immune system). - If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Celebrex should not be used in late pregnancy because it may harm the fetus. CAN I TAKE CELEBREX IF I AM TAKING OTHER MEDICATIONS? - If you have kidney disease. CELEBREX has significant drug interactions with : - Methotrexate (a medicine used to suppress the immune system). - Serious kidney problems occur rarely, including acute kidney failure and worsening of chronic kidney failure. NO. CELEBREX cannot be expected to substitute for corticosteroids or to treat corticosteroid insufficiency. Abrupt discontinuation of this medicine may lead to exacerbation of corticosteroid-responsive illness. Patients on prolonged corticosteroid therapy should have their therapy tapered slowly if a decision is made to discontinue this medication. |