Celecoxib (Cont.)

Celecoxib (Celebrex)

Celecoxib: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Prior to taking celecoxib, you should tell your healthcare provider if you have:

Asthma
Heart disease, including congestive heart failure
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Liver disease or liver failure
Kidney disease or kidney failure
Diabetes
Bleeding problems (or a history of taking blood-thinning medications)
Stomach ulcers, stomach bleeding, or a history of either condition
Any allergies to medicines, including sulfa drugs, aspirin, or other NSAIDs.

Let your healthcare provider know if you are:

Pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant
Breastfeeding
Drinking alcohol frequently
Recovering from heart surgery.

Also, tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

(Click Precautions and Warnings for Celecoxib to learn more, including information on who should not take celecoxib.)

What If I Take an Overdose of Celecoxib?

If you happen to overdose on celecoxib, seek immediate medical attention.

How Should Celecoxib Be Stored?

Celecoxib should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture. Also, keep celecoxib and all other medications out of the reach of children.

What Should I Do If I Miss a Dose of Celecoxib?

If you do not take your celecoxib as scheduled, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the one you forgot and take your next dose instead. Never take a double dose!

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;

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