Celecoxib User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• jd5...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 24, 2023

Celecoxib "I suffered from unexplainable back/buttock, groin/hip pain and sciatica for over 7 years. I went through every injection possible and even had 4 surgeries that did absolutely nothing. I was really about to give up when my Dr. started me on Celebrex (200 mg once a day). I am not pain free, but I am A LOT better. My groin pain and sciatica are reduced by 90 percent. The back pain is much better as well. It took about 3 weeks for the medicine to kick in. I feel like I have my life back. I am an extremely active person. No side effects."

• Jim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2019

Celecoxib for Pain "After using this for a few days, I started feeling sick to my stomach and the progress I had made after my back surgery slowed. Then I started to feel “fatigue,” which began to feel more and more like paralysis and loss of feeling. I had a hard time breathing. These symptoms came on slowly. Celebrex was supposed to replace opioid pain relief. In my case, the medication was worse than the problem and robbed me of a week of physical therapy progress, weakened my muscles, and made me susceptible to injury due to weakness and more."

• Anonymous
• August 2, 2009

Celecoxib for Pain "I'm a 52-year-old male with a weak left Sacroiliac joint and often get a nerve pinch (L5-L6) that causes shooting pain down my leg or difficulty standing up straight. I take Celebrex for 2-4 days, and it clears right up. It's been amazing for me."

• LOr...
• January 27, 2010

Celecoxib for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I knew that I had arthritis since I started college. Since then, I'm suffering from it after my doctor told me to take this medicine. Thanks to Celebrex, my suffering has ended. This medicine is great!"

• nan...
• March 12, 2014

Celecoxib for Pain "I took 2 Advil for 5 years to alleviate arthritis pain. My hip/groin pain got so bad that I finally went to see a doctor. He prescribed Celebrex. It works GREAT for my hands, but not my hip. Someone suggested taking Tylenol WITH the Celebrex -- MUCH better results. I take 1,000 mg of Tylenol and 200 mg of Celebrex daily. I hope by summer the heat will help my arthritis and I can cut back on the Tylenol. Celebrex is very expensive. I wish the results had been a lot better for me, but as a professional pianist, I'm SO grateful that it works great on my hands."

• Bri...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 19, 2014

Celecoxib for Osteoarthritis "Very effective, reduced pain to a very low level. I was on Celebrex for 3 years on and off, depending on the severity of pain, and had no problems. As pain got more prolonged, I took 200 mg on a daily basis. At about 6 months, I developed increased ringing in the ears, followed by hearing noises which couldn't be explained by a specialist hearing doctor."

• bul...
• November 20, 2008

Celecoxib for Rheumatoid Arthritis "Celebrex has helped me now for over 5 years. I have arthritis in one old disc injury and pain in the next one. I have tried nearly all of them and nothing worked as well as this. Just don't know how long to continue but I am only 49. I take 400 per day."

• LJ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2013

Celecoxib for Osteoarthritis "I was given some samples of Celebrex from my physician for wrist and hand pain. After I took the second capsule of 200 mg, I awoke in the night with an extremely bad headache, had the chills, aching muscles, runny nose, and a dry hacking cough. I stopped taking the pills, but as my symptoms persisted, I believed I had the flu. Three weeks later, I again tried Celebrex, and on the second day of taking the pills, I was again stricken with chills, a headache, nausea, and the runny nose. These symptoms have stayed with me for the past three days."

• Bet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2019

Celecoxib for Rheumatoid Arthritis "This medication, Celebrex, is helping to reduce inflammation and pain. Do I still have pain? Yes. I started with 200 mg, I just started taking 400 mg. The 200 was helping, but not enough. I'll know by the end of this week if the increased dosage of Celebrex (generic) has helped."

• Joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2015

Celecoxib for Osteoarthritis "I think it is great for osteoarthritis of the hip - but others work for me equally well, e.g., Mobic, Voltaren. I chose Celebrex as I have read it is gentler on the stomach and kidneys. The only downside is the fear I get reading about heart problems - so I change every few months and alternate the meds - with a week off in between (when I go back to limping). But I have no problems - in fact, I did notice that Celebrex takes a few days to work whereas Mobic and Voltaren are almost instant."

• Ms ...
• February 20, 2014

Celecoxib for Osteoarthritis "The problem I ran into, however, was its side effects. I had to stop taking it as it affected my breathing to the point that I couldn't walk half a block without gasping for air. To this day, I still have respiratory problems after taking this."

• sum...
• June 14, 2013

Celecoxib for Osteoarthritis "I have osteoarthritis, primarily in my hands. On and off over the past 8 years, I've used Celebrex for flare-ups and can feel pain-free almost immediately! It is a miracle for any and all of my aches and pains. No negative side effects for me either. The only part is its expense, but today I found several websites that offer coupons for it."

• Anonymous
• October 23, 2009

Celecoxib for Pain "Tried Tylenol with codeine, physical therapy (14 sessions), and cortisone injection directly into the left sacroiliac joint. No relief from severe night pain in the left lower back and buttocks until Celebrex. 2 days of 2 pills/day, no more pain. A true miracle! I feel like 'me' again!"

• Pet...
• February 8, 2016

Celecoxib for Pain "I started taking a morning dose for 24 hours last Friday, 2/5/2016. Pain-free immediately, but had very itchy areas. Had to stop taking due to the intensity of the itchy rash Monday morning 2/8/2016, but by 2 pm, wish I had taken one this morning again! Almost worth it!"

• Ole...
• August 20, 2016

Celecoxib for Osteoarthritis "I am an 82-year-old retired scientist, walking daily 4 miles in 1 hour. Suddenly, I developed extreme arthritic pain in my right hip. The pain was unbearable at night. No painkillers helped, including morphine. My doctor prescribed 200 mg of Celebrex for 14 days. It helped instantly, particularly at night. Believe it or not, now I have pain in my left hip, my shoulders, elbows, and even severe pain in my left wrist! I have been off Celebrex for one week, and I am relying on physical therapy to minimize the arthritic pain. No more Celebrex."

• Jus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2022

Celecoxib for Pain "I had extreme stomach pain, nausea, headaches, and flatulence while on this medicine. The side effects were so great that I couldn't even tell if it was helping with the nerve pain in my legs. I am not impressed with this medication and do not plan to take it again."

• Jil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2018

Celecoxib for Osteoarthritis "My rheumatologist prescribed this for my osteoarthritis and told me to take it as little as possible because of the potential for kidney and liver damage. Initially, I took it 1-2 times a week but then stopped taking it for a while. I started taking it again last week, and after several days, I noticed constipation, my stomach being very bloated, and a burning sensation in my stomach that nothing could relieve for about 36 hours. I thought there may have been very slight pain relief, but nothing is worth the stomach issues, so I'm not taking it anymore."

• Sue...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2020

Celecoxib for Osteoarthritis "I tried Celecoxib because my gastroenterologist said to minimize my NSAIDs and not wanting to get started on opiates. I have only used it for two days, and the stomach pain is horrible, even with my ulcer meds. Also, heart palpitations very unsettling. Two doses and two doses too many! Very disappointed that my rheumatologist thought it was a good idea!"

• ktl...
• September 23, 2010

Celecoxib for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I've been taking it for 2 months, 200 mg daily. The first 2 weeks were great, all pain was gone. The pain gradually came back, and I had so many flare-ups even when I was taking it. My doctor just gave me Prednisone 20 mg daily to combine with Celebrex. I started yesterday, and most of the pain has gone, however, my doctor advised not to take Prednisone for more than one week in order to prevent having serious side effects, such as bone problems."

• Ahm...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 20, 2023

Celecoxib for Ankylosing Spondylitis "Celebrex changed my life. I call it a miracle drug. I took it for more than four years without any side effects. My only concern is the potential side effects that may appear in the long term. Sometimes 200 mg is enough to manage the pain, but other times I need to increase the dose to 400 mg to maintain my posture straight."

• Ess...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2019

Celecoxib for Pain "I used this drug for plantar fasciitis and bursitis in the Achilles area. It reduced the swelling and pain by 90%. But it's upset my guts, and I feel muscle cramps and pain as side effects. My body feels so hot."

• Anonymous
• June 13, 2009

Celecoxib for Osteoarthritis "I have been taking Celebrex for a little over 2 years. I was having severe knee pain due to my arthritis. This is the only medication that reduced that pain significantly. My doctor prescribed it when nothing else worked."

• Roa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2023

Celecoxib for Pain "This drug has been a miracle for me. I have cervical spinal arthritis, a widened CV joint in my shoulder, kyphosis in my lower back, and osteoarthritis in my knees, wrists, and hands. I suffered for literally close to 10 years, and I did physio, chiro, everything. I tried every painkiller except opioids. After one dose of celecoxib 200 mg, I had almost no pain throughout my body. After a few days, my range of motion improved drastically in my joints. My shoulder no longer clicks, and it doesn’t sound like my joints have Rice Krispies in them anymore. It’s a little hard on the stomach, but food helps. It’s lifted my depression and anxiety, I don’t have pain in the gym, and I can enjoy my life again. Thank you, Celebrex."

• Sto...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2017

Celecoxib for Pain "It works for inflammation from my neuroma/foot pain, however, it makes me tired all the time, and I seem grumpier - LOL. Also, after being on it for a month, when I decided to go off, my legs and ankles really, really had major water retention. So, maybe when going off of it, it's a better idea to not stop all at once, but taper off so the body can adjust. The side effect of going off of this stuff and the drowsiness is why I rated it low. Otherwise, it does work for inflammation!!"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2025

For Osteoarthritis "Prescribed 3 weeks ago post hip replacement. I've gained 9 lbs. Doesn't help my arthritic knee pain. Weirdly, has really lessened my arthritic great toe pain. I was already 20 lbs overweight from lack of activity due to my OA pain. An additional 9 lbs is utterly discouraging. I have a couple days left of what the surgeon prescribed. I will finish it and return to my Mobic. I hope this helps others. Doctors usually pooh-pooh anecdotal evidence of side effects, but it can help all of us to share with each other! May you be healthy and happy. Cheers."