Can CELEBREX be taken with low-dose aspirin?
If you are taking low-dose aspirin for your heart and need an NSAID pain reliever, CELEBREX can be used because it doesn’t interfere with aspirin’s antiplatelet effect. However, taking low-dose aspirin may not reduce the cardiovascular risk associated with NSAID use. With any NSAID, including CELEBREX, patients also taking aspirin are at an increased risk for stomach bleeding and ulcers. CELEBREX is not a substitute for aspirin in preventing heart attack or stroke. Who should not take CELEBREX? CELEBREX should not be taken by anyone with aspirin-sensitive asthma or allergic reactions due to aspirin or other arthritis medicines or certain drugs called sulfonamides. What do I do if I’m taking other medications? It is very important to tell your doctor and pharmacist about any medications, both over-the-counter and prescription, that you are taking. You should also tell your doctor about any herbal and nutritional supplements you take. It’s a good idea to make a list of everything you are
