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Is Ibuprofen Safe To Be Taken While On Celecoxib?
I accidentally took Ibuprofen 800 with my Celecoxib 200mg capsules that I need for a painful Sciatica. I am concerned since I am reading about interaction of drugs. I know I should only take Acetaminophen for the pain with Celecoxib 200mg. Will this leave my system anytime soon?
Thu, 29 Jun 2017
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Dr. HASAN MUTLU,
General & Family Physician's Response
General & Family Physician's Response
Hi;
Celecoxib is a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (selective COX-2 inhibitor) and it is risky to take another NSAID due to increased risk of bleeding.
However; there is no need to worry about for one instance. Consume plenty of water, take proton pump inhibitor if you have a tender stomach and there will be no problem.
May you recover soon
Celecoxib is a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (selective COX-2 inhibitor) and it is risky to take another NSAID due to increased risk of bleeding.
However; there is no need to worry about for one instance. Consume plenty of water, take proton pump inhibitor if you have a tender stomach and there will be no problem.
May you recover soon
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