Celebrex is a drug used in treatment of Arthritis. It works by reducing those hormones which cause inflammation and pain in the muscles. It’s a pain reliever as well as a curative measure for Arthritis and menstrual pains. Celebrex drug belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) category. It is a not steroidal drug which means it does not contain any steroids and may not cause any complications accompanied with the use of steroids. Celebrex drug is for long term pain relief and to be administered regularly, it is not recommended for short term use. If you suffer from acute pain in muscles, you may consult your doctor and check if Celebrex can be used in your medication. Celebrex may also prove useful to prevent colorectal cancer as studies have shown low risk of cancer in people who take aspirin or Celebrex regularly. Research is currently in place to see if Celebrex can be used for cancer treatment as well.

Side effects of Celebrex

Celebrex has some serious and life threatening side effects and should not be ignored. It may cause heart attack or stroke and can seriously affect cardiovascular health. You should not take Celebrex medication if you recently had a heart surgery or plan to get a surgery done, the consequences can be life threatening. Celebrex may also cause severe bleeding in the stomach and intestines, that too without sounding any alarm, it may occur before you even know it. Patients of age greater than 50 years have a high risk of gastrointestinal infections. You should immediately stop drinking Alcohol if are on Celebrex medication; Drinking Alcohol will increase chances of severe bleeding which may cause death. Another point to keep in mind is to avoid using any medicine which contains aspirin or similar ingredients to Celebrex; it may lead to overdose and other related complications. You are suffering from Heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, liver disease, kidney disorder or have a history of stomach ulcers, heart attack or blood clotting disorder, you should consult your doctor before taking even one pill of Celebrex; Dosage levels are critical in such scenarios which are administered by expert doctors. Pregnant women should take special care before taking Celebrex, it should only be taken if recommended by a doctor as it may hurt unborn baby and also may pass though milk feed to the baby; result of both can be dangerous. You should also avoid direct sunlight and UV radiations, Celebrex is known to make the skin sensitive and exposure to extreme sunlight may cause sunburns.

Symptoms of Side effects

Generally you may get affected by Celebrex without any warning, however you must check with you doctor if you have chest pain, imbalanced vision, swelling or weight gain, mild fever, dark vomits or end coughing up blood. You may also see a change in your urinating pattern, it may get lesser or you might not urinate at all; these are serious symptoms and should not be taken lightly. Headache, upset stomach and heartburn are less serious side effects of Celebrex. Visit your doctor for more information.