In most cases, side effects of celecoxib are minor and either require no treatment or are easily treated by you and your healthcare provider. Common side effects include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and indigestion. Uncommon celecoxib side effects include high blood pressure, constipation, and heartburn. In general, however, most people have no problems with the medication.
An Introduction to Side Effects of Celecoxib
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with
celecoxib (
Celebrex®). However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, they are usually minor and require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider. However, there are some potentially serious side effects to be aware of.
In previous research studies, up to 7.1 percent of people taking celecoxib stopped taking their medicine because of side effects.
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with celecoxib. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of celecoxib side effects with you.)
Serious Celecoxib Side Effects
Some side effects of celecoxib occur less frequently, but are more serious. These possible serious side effects include but are not limited to:
- Cardiovascular problems, including heart attack or stroke
- Stomach or intestinal problems, including bleeding, ulcers, or a hole (known as a perforation)
- Liver damage
- Kidney problems, including kidney failure
- Fluid retention
- Congestive heart failure
- Allergic reaction
- Unexplained rash.
These side effects are a risk with all nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (
NSAIDs) and can lead to life-threatening complications or even loss of life.
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