Having taken it for many years after a specialist put me on it I find the only doc in town doesnt like it and wont prescribe it to me.I had a heart attack in 1999 before going on celebrex and it has been no problem. If I miss taking it I get a bad headach from a neck injury how can I get this doc to see sense?
this is making me stressed and that is what caused the heart problem in the first place.
manas
Iluka
Australia
Is celebrex as dangerous as my new doc tries to make out?
Question posted by madas on 12 Oct 2010
Last updated on 4 November 2010 by Marvell
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Marvell
4 Nov 2010
There are increased risks associated with taking Celebrex, in patients who have pre-existing heart problems and that it why your doctor is concerned.
WARNING: CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL RISKS
Cardiovascular Risk
* Celebrex may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. All nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may have a similar risk. This risk may increase with duration of use. Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease may be at greater risk. (5.1,14.7)
* Celebrex is contraindicated for the treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. (4, 5.1)
Gastrointestinal Risk
* NSAIDs, including Celebrex, cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients are at greater risk for serious gastrointestinal events. (5.4)
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