| - If you have kidney disease. - Methotrexate (a medicine used to suppress the immune system). 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. - Lithium (a medicine used to treat a certain type of depression). Celebrex is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that represents a huge breakthrough in the treatment of pain, inflammation, and stiffness of arthritis. Consult your healthcare professional before using any of our products. 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. - ACE inhibitors (medicines used for high blood pressure and heart failure). - You should continue to take CELEBREX as prescribed even when you are feeling better. CELEBREX can be taken with or without food. - ACE inhibitors (medicines used for high blood pressure and heart failure). - have had an allergic reaction to celecoxib, which is the active ingredient of CELEBREX any of its inactive ingredients. - If you have had a serious stomach problem (ulcers) in the past. - 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. This medication may be taken with food or immediately after meals to prevent stomach upset. Take this as directed. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed. This medication provides temporary relief and must be used in addition to rest, physical therapy and other measures. Because this medication makes an injury temporarily feel better, do not attempt to lift or exercise too soon. Follow your doctor's instructions for recovery. CAN I TAKE CELEBREX IF I AM PREGNANT? - If you have liver disease. CAN I TAKE CELEBREX IF I AM TAKING OTHER MEDICATIONS? CAN I TAKE CELEBREX IF I AM PREGNANT? In late pregnancy CELEBREX should be avoided because it may cause problems in the final development of the heart in the fetus. - Methotrexate (a medicine used to suppress the immune system). - If you have heart failure. - Methotrexate (a medicine used to suppress the immune system). - You should continue to take CELEBREX as prescribed even when you are feeling better. CELEBREX can be taken with or without food. |