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Do Celebrex And Ibuprofen Cause Shortness Of Breath In A COPD Patient?

I have recently started taking Lidiquist for a new diagnosis of AFIB. Since Lidiquust is a blood thinner...I was instructed to stop Celebrex and Ibuprofen for pain issues. Since taking Lidiquist., I have experienced increased shortness of breath. I have C O P D. Today I did not take Lidiquist and took a Celebrex. Everything is much calmer in my chest and I have rarely coughed. Is there any relation to the increased shortness and these medications?
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Hello,

eliquis (which I suppose is the drug you're referring to) may sometimes cause such symptoms. Your doctor told you to stop celebrex and ibuprofen because taking them with eliquis may increase your risk for gastrointestinal bleeding. Celebrex does not relieve shortness of breath. It may relieve pain which may make the thoracic (respiratory) movements more comfortable.

I hope I've answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance.

Kind Regards,
Dr Panagiotis Zografakis,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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Do Celebrex And Ibuprofen Cause Shortness Of Breath In A COPD Patient?

Hello, eliquis (which I suppose is the drug you re referring to) may sometimes cause such symptoms. Your doctor told you to stop celebrex and ibuprofen because taking them with eliquis may increase your risk for gastrointestinal bleeding. Celebrex does not relieve shortness of breath. It may relieve pain which may make the thoracic (respiratory) movements more comfortable. I hope I ve answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance. Kind Regards, Dr Panagiotis Zografakis, Internal Medicine Specialist