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Can Vimovo Be Taken In Place Of Celebrex?
I have been taking Celebrex for more than 5 years, and also a stomach medication. I tried once to stop Celebrex but had to go back because of pain and stiffness. My doctor recently prescribed Vimovo. Now I wonder which one has the least possibility of side effects. I am 74 years young and in good health for that age I believe.....
Tue, 19 Mar 2019
Hello,
Well, yes. But it is not necessarily going to be either as good or as safe. It is a mixture of naproxen and stomach medicine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
Well, yes. But it is not necessarily going to be either as good or as safe. It is a mixture of naproxen and stomach medicine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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