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Knee Flared Up After Total Knee Replacement. Rashes, Itching After Taking Celebrex. Prescribed Prednisone. Side Effects Expected?
Hello! I am post op TKR 5 wks and doing well. So well, I overdid activity and really flared up my knee and was put on Celebrex 200mg 2x/d for 10days. I developed a horrendous rash with severe itching and hives all over my body. I was put on Prednisone 40mg with a tapering off over 2 weeks. Should I expect side effects in this amount of time. Have lost 15lbs since surgery and doing so well. Thanks for any thoughts on this! s
Wed, 7 Aug 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
The rash with itching & hives could be due to the adverse reaction of Celecoxib use.
I don't think any serious side effects with prednisone usage for 2 weeks time. Anyway, if you happen to experience any adverse event, the dosage should be lowered accordingly.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
The rash with itching & hives could be due to the adverse reaction of Celecoxib use.
I don't think any serious side effects with prednisone usage for 2 weeks time. Anyway, if you happen to experience any adverse event, the dosage should be lowered accordingly.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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