| Serious but rare side effects that have been reported in patients taking CELEBREX are delineated below : - Warfarin (a blood thinner). If you are one of the many people who take 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. - If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Celebrex should not be used in late pregnancy because it may harm the fetus. - If you have high blood pressure. IS CELEBREX A SUBSTITUTE FOR CORTICOSTEROIDS? CELEBREX has significant drug interactions with : - Serious kidney problems occur rarely, including acute kidney failure and worsening of chronic kidney failure. - Serious allergic reactions including swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat which may cause difficulty breathing or swallowing and wheezing occur rarely but may require treatment right away. Severe skin reactions have also been reported. - Warfarin (a blood thinner). IS CELEBREX A SUBSTITUTE FOR CORTICOSTEROIDS? - Methotrexate (a medicine used to suppress the immune system). - Lithium (a medicine used to treat a certain type of depression). The following Information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using any of our products. |