Celebrex fatigue

Celebrex side effects - Fatigue

Does celebrex cause fatigue?

Celecoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in the treatment of joint pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, severe acute pain, painful menstruation and to reduce the number of bowel polyps in those with a strong family history of polyps in the colon or large bowel - called familial adenomatous polyposis.

Like all drugs - celebrex can cause fatigue, although fatigue with celebrex is not amongst the most common side effects.

Common celebrex side effects are:
  • heartburn or dyspepsia
  • allergic reactions
  • dizziness or headache
  • ringing in the ears
  • fluid retention

More serious celebrex side effects include:

  • bleeding from the stomach or bowel
  • heart attack or stroke
  • kidney function problems
  • liver problems

There has been a lot of recent concern that celebrex can increase your risk of life-threatening heart or circulation problems, including heart attack or stroke. This risk will increase the longer you use Celebrex. The problem is rare but those with other risk factors for heart disease or stroke should not take celebrex.

If you develop fatigue while taking celebrex then seek advice from your doctor. Do not alter your own medication without seeing your doctor first.

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