Celebrex (Celecoxib) is a drug that is widely prescribed for pain and inflammation caused by ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis and menstrual periods. Belonging to Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), it acts on the hormones, which causes pain and inflammation.
Once you are prescribed Celebrex, you should have to strictly follow your doctor’s direction. Never deviate from your prescriptions. Celebrex may be taken with milk or food to avoid stomach upset. You should only swallow the capsule and not chew or break or crush the drug as it has to enter the body slowly. If there is any problem in swallowing, take out the granules and mix it in some applause and take it. But take care that the mixture is taken whole.
You should have to discuss with the physician about all your medical conditions before he prescribes Celebrex. Talk with him about all your allergies and all your ailments, which will help him to decide on the right prescription.
Celebrex medicine is FDA pregnancy category C. This means that the drug may be harm to the newborn. So if you are pregnant or hoping to get pregnant, do not use the drug. Celebrex medicine is seen in breast milk and so do not feed if you are using Celebrex drugs.
Some of the allergies that may come with Celebrex are hives, swelling (face, tongue, mouth, lips) and difficulty breathing. The serious side effects include chest pain, vision or balance problems, slurred speech, black/bloody/tarry stools, cough with blood, vomit like coffee grounds, swelling, less urination, stomach pain, fever, appetite loss and muscle weakness.