Celecoxib side effects
Celecoxib side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop taking celecoxib and seek medical attention or call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
*chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;
*black, bloody, or tarry stools;
*coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
*swelling or rapid weight gain;
*urinating less than usual or not at all;
*nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
*fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; or
*bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness.
Less serious side effect may include:
*upset stomach, mild heartburn, diarrhea, constipation;
*bloating, gas;
*dizziness, nervousness, headache;
*skin rash, itching;
*blurred vision; or
*ringing in your ears.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
What other drugs will affect celecoxib?
Before taking celecoxib, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:
*aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as diclofenac (Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), ketoprofen (Orudis), ketorolac (Toradol), meloxicam (Mobic), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), and others;
*a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
*diuretics (water pills) such as furosemide (Lasix);
*lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid);
*methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall); or
*an ACE inhibitor such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik).
This is not a complete list and there may be other drugs that can interact with celecoxib. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
