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I am on coumadin therapy for DVTS and Pulomonary embolisms. Prior to this therapy I used 75mg twice a day to deal with pain associated with multiple back surgeries and metal implants. I am using 200 mg celebrex once a day and while it help I still have substantial pain throughout the day. danger in taking 200 mg twice a day? YYYY@YYYY
Offcourse you should avoid taking highdose of NSAIDs , especially when you r getting treatment for pulmonary embolism with coumarin. Alternative options would be analgesics with tramadol combination,which is an atypical opioid.
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How Can Severe Pain In The Back Be Treated?
Offcourse you should avoid taking highdose of NSAIDs , especially when you r getting treatment for pulmonary embolism with coumarin. Alternative options would be analgesics with tramadol combination,which is an atypical opioid.