Precautions and Warnings for Celecoxib

Precautions and warnings for celecoxib should be understood prior to taking the drug. For example, it should be avoided by women who are pregnant and people who are allergic to sulfa. Also, this medication has been linked to anemia, high blood pressure, and heart failure. Discuss your medical history and current medications with your doctor so that you are aware of precautions and warnings for celecoxib before starting it.

 

Celecoxib: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Prior to taking celecoxib (Celebrex®), you should tell your healthcare provider if you have:
 
Let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
  • Are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant
  • Are breastfeeding
  • Drink alcohol frequently
  • Have recently had heart surgery.
     
Also, tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Precautions and Warnings for Celecoxib Continued: Page 2)
Add this article to your Favorites     Email this article     Print
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;