Celebrex for Rheumatoid Arthritis User Reviews

Celebrex has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 21 reviews for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. 71% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 14% reported a negative experience.

Celebrex rating summary

7.7 average rating out of 10

21 ratings from 21 user reviews.

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Reviews for Celebrex

Anonymous
Taken for 2 to 5 years
January 4, 2013

"I was given Celebrex for arthritis in my knee. After taking it for about two weeks, I started to notice not only was my knee better and I was able to resume all of my normal activities with no pain, but my foot that I had been suffering from plantar fasciitis for two and a half years was finally not hurting. I had been through every treatment and three different foot doctors with no relief at all. Celebrex is by far the best medicine I have taken, it has given me back my life in more ways than one."

10 / 10

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Hele
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 31, 2017

"Celebrex has been wonderful for me - I never thought I would be able to regain mobility as well as I have. I haven't experienced any side effects at all. It took weeks to work, but I couldn't be more pleased with it now. I've noticed on some of the comments here that it worked immediately for some people, but it's not always like that, so be patient and give it time - hope this helps!"

9 / 10

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Girl...
July 9, 2016

"Miserable RA flare after my mother's passing! I went to the doctor, offered methotrexate. I refused. I'm 37, no children! I was in tears until Celebrex. Immediately I was up on my feet! Thank you, God! I have my life back!"

10 / 10

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LLuck
December 14, 2009

"I'm 17 years old and last year I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I was switched to 200mg of Celebrex three months ago instead of taking 20mg of prednisone a day. And all I can say is that Celebrex has made my life almost normal again. I can go back to school and hang out normally with my friends again. Even if it might only be short term, Celebrex has saved my life."

9 / 10

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Lanky...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
March 20, 2017

"I'm in my 60s but have had arthritis since my early 40s. Arthritis is both osteo and rheumatoid. I only take Celebrex when it's really painful, especially in my hands. Celebrex starts easing the pain immediately, and within 6 hours, I feel like I'm 21 years old again! It is a miracle medicine for me!"

10 / 10

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32yrold...
January 21, 2011

"About a year ago I started having symptoms of RA (seronegative). I started on prednisone 20mg which helped somewhat, but I was having flare-ups in the ankles and hands. Finally got switched to Celebrex because the pain and swelling were not going away. 200mg daily - all I can say is it's been like night and day since I started taking it - less pain, less swelling, better days!"

9 / 10

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Zedog...
June 21, 2017

"Works fantastic, a wonder drug, except for a flushed face for about twenty minutes. I had excruciating hip pain, nothing worked except Tylenol and Motrin in huge doses. One 200 mg dose of Celebrex reduced 90% of my pain and allowed greater range of motion. I'm truly amazed. I have been using this for two days. At 50 years old and having had a very physical life, this seems to be my path back to full physical activity."

9 / 10

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Kelly
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
September 21, 2018

"I have RA, DDD (degenerative disc disease), and osteoarthritis. This medicine helps me so much. I like to take walks 2 to 3 miles a day. But if I don't take Celebrex at least twice a week, I am in so much pain. My feet and back the most. I try not to use it so much because the side effects scare me. I do think it causes weight gain too. Or it's just my age (54). Celebrex seems to work better than methotrexate. But I will continue methotrexate to help reduce joint damage later in life."

9 / 10

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Matt...
March 14, 2011

"Have been on Celebrex for a year. Initially for TMJ issues, then picked up mild-to-moderate rheumatoid arthritis last summer. Been on it continuously except for a couple month-long steroid regimens. I wouldn't call it a miracle medicine, but it knocks my inflammation and pain back about 60%. Certainly not as effective as the steroid, but 60% is enough to keep me fully functional and unlike the steroid, I have minimal to zero side effects with it."

7 / 10

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smoore
April 7, 2008

"I have had chronic pain and tried many medicines, including narcotics, to help. Celebrex has helped me so much. I am able to do so many things that I couldn't before. My doctor has me taking it with Tylenol with Codeine #3 and Carisoprodol."

9 / 10

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Betty...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 16, 2019

"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."

8 / 10

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bull-...
November 20, 2008

"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."

9 / 10

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LOrina
January 27, 2010

"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!"

9 / 10

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ktl
September 23, 2010

"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."

7 / 10

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Lpetty
Taken for less than 1 month
October 19, 2020

"I just started Celecoxib generic for Celebrex at a dose of 200mgs a day. I haven’t noticed any difference on my pain which is still very intense. The dr said it could take up to two weeks to really work. I’m going to stick with going it will work. Also I haven’t had any side effects. But as much pain I am in I’m willing to risk the bad with the good"

5 / 10

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Need2...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
January 6, 2023

"I get severe GI side effects with all NSAIDs so PCP prescribed Celebrex 200 mg 2x/day. After a week of taking it my stomach began burning then diarrhea started and continued for five weeks and is still going. I am waiting for surgery to replace and extend entire cervical spine instrumentation due to herniation and stenosis with myelopathy and thoracic T10-11 herniation with radiculopathy. The Celebrex gives minimal pain relief from these conditions but it is all that I have for pain so in desperation I still take one when the pain becomes unbearable and stay close to a bathroom."

2 / 10

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Anonymous
June 28, 2012

"After a year of back pain, this is a miracle, except for indigestion and gastric discomfort after a week of use. I take medicine to minimize the indigestion."

8 / 10

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RealB...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
March 17, 2017

"I have been using it for years, and I now have no insurance, can't even afford the generics. I am now using Aleve, it works for a while, but nothing like Celebrex. I am missing my Celebrex."

10 / 10

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Sugiy...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
January 31, 2014

"I already used Celebrex for several years if I have pains."

9 / 10

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jerry
January 14, 2020

"dosen't seem to help"

2 / 10

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Billg...
July 9, 2016

"Does not work at all"

1 / 10

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