| CAN I TAKE CELEBREX IF I AM TAKING OTHER MEDICATIONS? - If you have liver disease. - You should continue to take CELEBREX as prescribed even when you are feeling better. CELEBREX can be taken with or without food. - have had an allergic reaction to celecoxib, which is the active ingredient of CELEBREX any of its inactive ingredients. - have had an allergic reaction such as asthma attacks, hives, or swelling of the throat and face to aspirin or other NSAIDs (for example, ibuprofen and naproxen). Serious but rare side effects that have been reported in patients taking CELEBREX are delineated below : - ACE inhibitors (medicines used for high blood pressure and heart failure). DO NOT TAKE VIOXX IF YOU HAVE HAD A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION to aspirin or any medicine containing aspirin or to a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (such as Feldene, Motrin, Naprosyn, Clinoril). A severe reaction includes a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness. If you have a question about whether you are allergic to Vioxx or if a certain medicine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, contact your doctor or pharmacist. IF YOU EXPERIENCE difficulty breathing; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or if you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more doses of Vioxx unless your doctor tells you to do so. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take Vioxx for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are using Vioxx. ALCOHOL WARNING: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take Vioxx or other pain relievers/fever reducers. This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any medicines that contain ibuprofen, naproxen, or ketoprofen. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Vioxx during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF VIOXX IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking Vioxx. In late pregnancy CELEBREX should be avoided because it may cause problems in the final development of the heart in the fetus. - Warfarin (a blood thinner). CAN I TAKE CELEBREX IF I AM TAKING OTHER MEDICATIONS? - 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. - Rifampin (an antibiotic). 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. - If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Celebrex should not be used in late pregnancy because it may harm the fetus. 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. - 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 liver disease. - In Osteoarthritis, the recommended dose for CELEBREX is 100 - 200 mg a day. CELEBREX delivers 24-hour relief from a once-daily dose of 200 mg. - If you have high blood pressure. |