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Are Naproxen And Celebrex Good Alternatives Of Vimovo?

I am 57 years old and have osteoarthritis in both hips. I have been taking Tramadol and also Vimovo (naprozen and esomeprazole magnesium) for the last year. The Vimovo has increased in price to $3,000 for 60 pills! My doctor is giving me a choice of taking Naproxen or Celebrex instead of the Vimovo. Which would be best??
Fri, 17 Nov 2017
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Vimovo contains Naproxen and esomeorazole.naproxen as well as celebrex both are routinely used in osteoarthritis.But both are associated with hyper acidity/stomach upset.For that you need to take any of anti hyper acidity drugs like omeprazole,pantoprazole,ranitidine etc.
I suggest to go for celebrex(Celecoxib) which is very potent drug along with add on anti hyper acidity drug
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Are Naproxen And Celebrex Good Alternatives Of Vimovo?

Vimovo contains Naproxen and esomeorazole.naproxen as well as celebrex both are routinely used in osteoarthritis.But both are associated with hyper acidity/stomach upset.For that you need to take any of anti hyper acidity drugs like omeprazole,pantoprazole,ranitidine etc. I suggest to go for celebrex(Celecoxib) which is very potent drug along with add on anti hyper acidity drug