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I Have Been On.celebrex For The Last 25 Years. Recently A New GP Told Me To Stop Them. I Feel I'm Ill As 1995 When I Was First Diagnosed.

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Portstewart, Northern ireland
January 18, 2024
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It sounds like you're experiencing a challenging situation. Here are some key points about Celebrex (celecoxib) from your knowledge base:

- Overview: Celebrex is a prescription NSAID used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It works by inhibiting chemicals that promote inflammation and blood clot formation
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It sounds like you're experiencing a challenging situation. Here are some key points about Celebrex (celecoxib) from your knowledge base:

- Overview: Celebrex is a prescription NSAID used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It works by inhibiting chemicals that promote inflammation and blood clot formation.
- Usage: Typically taken once or twice daily in tablet or capsule form.
- Common Side Effects: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, gas, swelling, dizziness, upper respiratory tract infections, rash.
- Serious Side Effects: Stroke, heart attack, fluid retention, edema.

It's important to discuss your symptoms and concerns with your GP, and consider seeking a second opinion if necessary.

July 16, 2024

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