Arthritis - What I Now Know...

Monday, February 05, 2007

The Drug “Celebrex

Word for word from their ad in a National Magazine

Do you suffer from osteoarthritis?

Don’t forget to ask your doctor about Celebrex

There are many different treatment options. Ask your doctor about the benefits and risks of each one.

Prescription Celebrex is indicated for the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and adult rheumatoid arthritis.

IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Celebrex may increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death.

It should not be used right before or after certain heart surgeries. Serious skin reactions or stomach problems such as bleeding can occur without warning and may cause DEATH. (I PUT THIS IN LARGE PRINT)

The most common side effects are indigestion, diarrhea, and stomach pain. People with aspirin sensitive asthma or other arthritis medicines or certain drugs called sulfonamides should not take Celebrex.

Tell you doctor if you have high blood pressure, kidney or liver problems.

On the back page of the ad, it adds

This is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug NSAIDs

These drugs may increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death.

The chances of getting an ulcer or bleeding increases when taking other medicines called “corticosteroids” and “anticoagulants”

Or smoking or drinking alcohol or getting older or having poor health.

Do not take if you have had an asthma attack.

These are the serious side effects of taking Celebrex

Heart attack… stroke… high blood pressure… heart failure from fluid retention… kidney problems including kidney failure… low red blood cells…life threatening skin reactions… life threatening allergic reactions… liver problems including liver failure. And asthma attack in people who have asthma.

Other side effects include…

Stomach pain… constipation… diarrhea… gas… heartburn… and vomiting… dizziness… nausea.

***END OF THE AD

I get calls daily from people who have been on this drug and they mention most of the above.

Please do what I did for my arthritis.
Send me an email with Arthritis in subject field.
mailto:arthritislady@cureyourarthritis.com

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