Celebrex Questions

1. Can Celebrex and Coumadin be taken together?

   There are warnings about taking Celebrex and Coumadin together. They might not work well as a pair. You should talk to your doctor about your concerns. If they prescribed both together, and you are worried, it never hurts to have a second or even third opinion.
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2. Can Celebrex be taken when getting MRI?

   Celebrex is often prescribed to help with pain (it is an anti-inflammatory) before deciding to go further and take an MRI or more X-Rays. Celebrex is not shown to affect the results of an MRI, though Celebrex and other drugs in this group may cause stomach bleeding.
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3. Can Celebrex be taken with Tamoxifen?

   There is a major interaction between Celebrex and Tamoxifen. Some of the problems that it could cause in some patients are a recurrence of breast cancer for women who have suffered the condition. Since Celebrex and Tamoxifen share some of the same properties, it is not a good idea to take them together...
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4. Can Celebrex be used with an anti-coagulant?

   Celebrex is an capsule based drug that reduce numbers of colon and rectum polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. Celebrex did not change the anticoagulant effects of warfarin which is an anti-coagulant due to clinical studies but depending on post-marketing reports there are some patients...
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5. Can Celebrex cause ligament problems?

   Ligament problems are not listed among the side effects of Celebrex. That does not necessarily mean that Celebrex doesn't cause ligament problems. It just means that it has not been reported to cause the problems at this time. What Celebrex can cause and commonly causes is side effects like constipation...
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6. Can Celebrex cause problems with urinating?

   According to Drugs.com, Celebrex has been shown to slightly affect urination. All side effects, however, may not be reported, and if you are taking Celebrex and find you are having problems with your urination, you should report it to your doctor immediately...
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7. Can I take acetaminophen with Celebrex?

   They can be taken together to increase the effectiveness of both drugs. Celebrex and Tylenol are in different classes of pain medication. If you take them both together, they work stronger than either one alone. It's a case of 1 + 1 = 3 in terms of the effectiveness of the medication...
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8. Can I take Celebrex and Aleve in the same 24 hr period?

   Celebrex and aleve should not be taken together. They are both non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs. Taking one at least 6-8 hours after the first one is fine.
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9. Can I take Celebrex while using Voltaren cream?

   Voltaren is a topical gel used for the relief of arthritis. It is a Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug, or NSAID. According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Voltaren should not be used by people who are taking other NSAIDs. Celebrex is an NSAID...
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10. Can I take Celebrex with Protonix?

    A patient can take Celebrex with Protonix. According to the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, Protonix is a proton-pump inhibitor used in the treatment of acid reflux. Celebrex is a Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug or NSAID...
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11. Can I take Celebrex with Vicodin?

    Celebrex and Vicodin can be taken by the same patient at the same time. However, the dosage, duration and how it should be administered will need to be determined by your doctor. When combining these two drugs, clinical and laboratory monitoring may be necessary to insure safety for the patient.
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12. Can I take Darvocet and Celebrex at the same time?

    These two drugs when taken together may have an interaction but, can possibly be taken at the same time by a patient. This will need to be prescribed by a doctor and the Darvocet dosage may have to be lowered when taken with Celebrex. It is also suggested that this interaction be clinically and laboratory monitored for best results...
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13. Can I take methocarbamol and Celebrex together?

    Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant that helps to reduce pain, Celebrex is prescribed for arthritis, is used as a pain reliever and it is intended to be used for long term treatments. Methocarbamol is not recommended to be used in elderly patients. I did not find documentation online that indicates that you can not used them together...
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14. Can Meloxicam be taken with Celebrex?

    Meloxicam should not be taken with Celebrex. Combining these two drugs could create an environment for gastrointestinal issues like, ulceration, bleeding, inflammation and perforation. This interaction heightens the risk of gastrointestinal toxicity occurring in the body.
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15. Can you overdose on Celebrex?

    You can overdose on Celebrex. The symptons are dizziness, weight gain, breathing difficulty, sudden decrease in urine output, drowsiness and sudden or ongoing headache. Get emergency help immediately if any of these symptoms occur while taking Celebrex.
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16. Can you take birth control and Celebrex at the same time?

    There is no information that suggests that one should not take Celebrex along with birth control pills. Check with your doctor to make sure that the medicine is working as it should and make sure to keep all your lab appointments.
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17. Can you take Celebrex following hip surgery?

    Generally speaking, there is no proven reason why one shouldn't be able to take Celebrex following hip surgery. It is important that you consult your doctor after surgery to formulate a treatment plan, and to decide which medications you should or should not be taking.
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18. Can you take Celebrex if you are allergic to sulfur?

    Do you mean allergic to Sulfa? If so Celebrex is infact a sulfonamide nonantiobiotic medication and should be avoided by those who are sulfa-allergic.
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19. Can you take Percocete with Celebrex?

    According to the drug interaction search engine on Drugs.com, there is a moderate risk associated with taking Percocet and Celebrex together. Basically, the combination of the two needs to be monitored closely by a physician and blood draws may be necessary to check your blood levels because Celebrex...
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20. Can you take vitamins at the same time as Celebrex?

    According to the National Institute of Health,you should always check with your doctor before combining Celebrex with vitamins and any other prescription and nonprescription drugs. Celebrex reacts dangerously with a number of other drugs including, but not limited to: ACE inhibitors, ARBs, ibuproohen, asprin, and lithium...
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