Celecoxib and Heart Palpitations: What Users Say

• Che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 26, 2019

Celecoxib for Osteoarthritis "I have cervical spondylotic myelopathy, osteoarthritis, cervical and lumbar stenosis. My primary prescribed Celebrex. I experienced no pain relief after a week on Celebrex. Instead, I experienced debilitating brain fog, dizziness, stomach pain, and palpitations. I stopped taking Celebrex. I would never, ever recommend this drug."

• NYT...
• September 27, 2013

Celecoxib for Osteoarthritis "I took 200mg once per day for osteoarthritis in my hands. The pain relief was amazing. I could sleep through the night and wake up rested. I was thrilled to have nearly pain-free use of my hands. After 1 week, I began to develop an irregular heartbeat. The first day, it wasn't too noticeable, and I was able to ignore the feeling. The irregularity increased, that night, it was difficult to sleep. The next day, I spoke to the doctor who did an EKG. He said I was having Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC). He advised me to stop taking the Celebrex immediately. It took 4 days for the PVCs to subside. After waiting 2 weeks, I tried taking Celebrex again. After 3 days, the PVCs returned. I stopped the medicine, and the PVCs stopped."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2013

Celecoxib for Osteoarthritis "I have been taking it for about 3 weeks (200 mg daily). I started having irregular heartbeats after about 2 weeks. I stopped taking it and it cleared up. I started taking it again, and irregular heartbeats have returned. I guess I will have to stop. What a shame, it really helps the pain!"

• Sue...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2020

Celecoxib for Osteoarthritis "I tried Celecoxib because my gastroenterologist said to minimize my NSAIDs and not wanting to get started on opiates. I have only used it for two days, and the stomach pain is horrible, even with my ulcer meds. Also, heart palpitations very unsettling. Two doses and two doses too many! Very disappointed that my rheumatologist thought it was a good idea!"

• PNS...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2016

Celecoxib for Osteoarthritis "I am suffering with swelling in my right leg ankle, but however, there is no pain. I was prescribed 200 mg of this capsule to be taken twice a day by my doctor. I took the dosage as prescribed by the doctor for two days and noticed light-headedness, palpitations, and difficulty in remembering."

• Jay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 12, 2018

For Pain "I started this drug after 2 years in pain management following my spinal fusion surgery. I had tried nerve pain meds, muscle relaxers, narcotics, injections, epidurals, etc. From the 1st dose, I experienced the most pain relief I had felt in over 3 years. I loved it, 100 mg x 2 daily. Then, I started having very intense palpitations, chest pain, feeling of my heart dropping, skipping beats - I started worrying about having a heart attack daily. I took this medicine for 4 months because the doctor and all the pharmacists I discussed this with said it was my anxiety. Plus, I did enjoy the great reduction in pain. My heart rate and blood pressure were healthy before taking this medication. Now, even though I quit taking it 2 months ago, my blood pressure fluctuates from normal to high, but my heart rate stays around 110-120 resting. I cannot go workout, I can hardly take the stairs in my house. I hope this did not cause permanent damage to my heart."

• Jay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 12, 2018

For Pain "I started this drug after 2 years in pain management following my spinal fusion surgery. I had tried nerve pain meds, muscle relaxers, narcotics, injections, epidurals, etc. From the 1st dose, I experienced the most pain relief I had felt in over 3 years. I loved it, 100 mg x 2 daily. Then, I started having very intense palpitations, chest pain, feeling of my heart dropping, skipping beats - I started worrying about having a heart attack daily. I took this medicine for 4 months because the doctor and all the pharmacists I discussed this with said it was my anxiety. Plus, I did enjoy the great reduction in pain. My heart rate and blood pressure were healthy before taking this medication. Now, even though I quit taking it 2 months ago, my blood pressure fluctuates from normal to high, but my heart rate stays around 110-120 resting. I cannot go workout, I can hardly take the stairs in my house. I hope this did not cause permanent damage to my heart."

• Gin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 2, 2014

For Osteoarthritis "I take Celebrex when I'm really in pain with my arthritis, it works very well. Scared of the side effects of irregular heartbeat as I have a heart murmur. I have had none so far. Really good medication if you're in pain."