| - Warfarin (a blood thinner). - If you have heart 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. IS CELEBREX A SUBSTITUTE FOR CORTICOSTEROIDS? Include on your medical history/personal profile all of the other medicines you are taking or plan to take while you are on VIOXX, even other medicines that you can get without a prescription. VIOXX has significant drug interactions with : 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. This medication relaxes muscles and relieves pain and discomfort associated with strains, sprains, spasms or other muscle injuries. Muscle relaxers are for specific muscle injury and pain and should not be used for general body aches and pains. Celebrex is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that represents a huge breakthrough in the treatment of pain, inflammation, and stiffness of arthritis. - If you have had a serious stomach problem (ulcers) in the past. - Serious kidney problems occur rarely, including acute kidney failure and worsening of chronic kidney failure. Vioxx is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) known as a COX-2 inhibitor used to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and to treat pain and menstrual discomfort. - Methotrexate (a medicine used to suppress the immune system). - Warfarin (a blood thinner). - If you have high blood pressure. - ACE inhibitors (medicines used for high blood pressure and heart failure). Vioxx is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) known as a COX-2 inhibitor used to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and to treat pain and menstrual discomfort. - Serious kidney problems occur rarely, including acute kidney failure and worsening of chronic kidney failure. - Methotrexate (a medicine used to suppress the immune system). CAN I TAKE CELEBREX IF I AM TAKING OTHER MEDICATIONS? Consult your healthcare professional before using any of our products. - Methotrexate (a medicine used to suppress the immune system). Vioxx is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) known as a COX-2 inhibitor used to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and to treat pain and menstrual discomfort. - 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. |