Celebrex is used to relieve some symptoms caused by arthritis, such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. However, this medicine does not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to take it.

• Familial adenomatous polyposis (polyps in the intestines);
• Moderate or severe pain, such as after dental or orthopedic procedures;
• Pain during menstruation

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form(s):

Special precautions

• Alcohol abuse or
• Bleeding problems or
• Stomach ulcer or other stomach or intestinal problems or
• Tobacco use (or recent history of) - The chance of side effects may be increased
• Anemia or
• Asthma or
• Dehydration or
• Fluid retention (swelling of feet or lower legs) or
• Heart disease or
• High blood pressure or
• Kidney disease or
• Liver disease - Celebrex may make these conditions worse

Side effects

• More common

• Cough;  fever;  skin rash;  sneezing;  sore throat;  swelling of face, fingers, feet, and/or lower legs 

• Less common or rare

• Bloody or black tarry stools;  burning feeling in chest or stomach;  chills;  congestion in chest;  cough;  diarrhea;  fatigue;  fever;  loss of appetite;  muscle aches and pains;  nausea;  shortness of breath;  stomach pain (severe);  tenderness in stomach area;  unusual weight gain;  vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds;  weakness 

• Symptoms of overdose

• Bloody or black, tarry stools;  continuing thirst;  dizziness;  drowsiness ;  headache, severe or continuing;  nausea and/or vomiting;  shortness of breath;  stomach pain;  sudden decrease in the amount of urine;  swelling of face, fingers, and/or lower legs;  tightness in chest and/or wheezing;  troubled breathing;  unusual tiredness or weakness;  vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds;  weight gain 

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

• More common
• Back pain;  dizziness;  gas;  headache;  heartburn ;  inability to sleep;  nausea ;  pain or burning in throat;  stomach pain;  stuffy or runny nose 

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
Do not let anyone else take your medication.

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