Comparing Celecoxib vs Naproxen Sodium DS
| Celecoxib | Naproxen Sodium DS (naproxen) |
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| Celecoxib | Naproxen Sodium DS (naproxen) |
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Prescription only
Celecoxib is a COX-2-specific NSAID that has a lower propensity for gastrointestinal side effects than many other NSAIDs; however, it still may increase the risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Back Pain, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Bursitis, Aseptic Necrosis, Muscle Pain, Chronic Myofascial Pain, Costochondritis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Dysautonomia, Fever... View more |
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| More about Celecoxib | More about (naproxen) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Celecoxib has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 280 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Naproxen Sodium DS has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 20% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Celecoxib side effects |
View all Naproxen Sodium DS side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Celebrex, Elyxyb | Other naproxen brands include: Aflaxen, Aleve, Aleve Back and Muscle Pain, All Day Pain Relief, All Day Relief, Anaprox-DS, Comfort Pac with Naproxen, EC-Naprosyn, Flanax Pain Reliever, Midol Extended Relief, Naprelan, Naprosyn, Pamprin All Day Relief View more | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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11 hours |
18 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 447 drugs are known to interact with Celecoxib:
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A total of 451 drugs are known to interact with Naproxen Sodium DS:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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December 31, 1998 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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