Celebrex User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Fis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2014

For Osteoarthritis "I am a 59-year-old female. I have sports-related injuries and have been suffering from arthritis pain in both knees and hips for several years. I tried not to take medication all my life. I do not drink alcohol. I have tried chiropractic treatment, massage therapy, and do yoga regularly. However, the pain was taking away my ability to enjoy life, constant pain is a terrible thing. I have been taking Celebrex for approximately 1 week. I am sleeping better, moving better, and the pain has been reduced by at least 50%. I am hoping to get my active life back. FINGERS CROSSED. Good luck to fellow pain sufferers, this is definitely worth trying. Work with it. Don't drink alcohol. Eat something when you take it. I am on 2x200mg and will try to get that down to 1x. I tried 1x at first but had no joy."

• Ran...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 11, 2016

For Osteoarthritis "Celebrex allows me to go day to day almost pain-free. Nothing else fights my pain caused by osteoarthritis of the upper spine. I have taken 200 mg once a day on and off for over 15 years. Occasionally, I do need to take it daily for a few weeks. I am so grateful for this med and for the doctors who prescribe it. I strongly recommend it."

• mys...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2012

For Pain "I have had back pain (mid-back and shoulder and neck pain) for 10 years or more every day. I have had 3 cortisone shots in my shoulder. I have massages every month and go to the chiropractor when it is bad. I finally caved in and went to the doctor and got Celebrex 200mg once a day, and Omega 3. I have taken it for 10 days now and have never felt better. I cannot believe I have no pain. Why did I wait so long? I am 50 years old."

• EBa...
• August 6, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "I have had bilateral knee replacement Oxford partials in 2013 and they still hurt. I had a right hip replacement 2 years ago, 2 surgeries, and 1 dislocation. The surgeon says bursitis in the right hip, it hurts daily. I have been on tramadol 50 mg 3 times per day. I have been on Celecoxib for 3 years. I went through the others, meloxicam, etc. Still in pain daily. I had my doctor put in a prescription to my pharmacist for 10 brand name Celebrex. Of course, denied by insurance, but I will pay the price of $15 per pill to see if it works. My report is, WOW, it works. It's like the pressure from the pain is pretty much gone. My insurance company put in a fax to my doctor as to why I have to take brand Celebrex over the rest of the cheap drugs. Then, negotiate the price down after it gets approved with my insurance company."

• Jef...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 23, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "I have been taking Celebrex for osteo for about 25 years. I was taking up to 400 mg a day for the last 15 years. If I wasn’t, I would not have been able to work. The only side effects I have noticed are heartburn and a rash that may be from Celebrex. I have had two total knee replacements and an operation on an elbow for osteo. I have osteo in the lower back that they will not operate on, as there is nothing they say they can do that will get rid of the pain. The doctor I’m seeing now has cut me back to 1 x 100 mg a day and says he is taking me off it altogether. I don’t even feel like getting out of bed because of the pain. I’ll be changing doctors. It also helps a lot with pain from toothache infections."

• Dav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2016

For Pain "I was in a lot of pain in my lower back and shooting pain down my leg for months, and I had increasing difficulty in walking and sleeping. I had been forced to use a cane and a scooter to get around, and I could no longer walk any distance. I had to stop physical therapy because the pain was too bad, and epidural injections seemed to offer little relief. The MRI indicated that I had tissue from a herniated disc and a protruding disc pressing on the nerves, so I was scheduled for surgery. I was given a prescription for Celebrex (250 mg/2 times/day) 8 weeks before surgery to help relieve the pain. One week before surgery, I was told to stop taking Celebrex. The pain has not returned, and the surgery was canceled. I am now essentially pain-free."

• LLu...
• December 14, 2009

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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."

• Lan...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 20, 2017

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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!"

• med...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2024

For Pain "Very tolerable med, almost no side effects and the minimal side effects go away after a few days. Mild tiredness and indigestion in tummy went away after 2-3 days and now I have less pain and more energy. When my dose was upped to 100mg 2x daily I experienced mild palpitations after my evening dose but it went away after a few days. I would start with 100mg for a month and then increase to 100mg 2x daily. I have 0 side effects and minimal pain. Fantastic medication. I do take Pepcid because I have GERD/hernia already. I love Celebrex. It helps my pain. I was scared to take it because I fear side effects from all meds. This one is easy. Works a little better than meloxicam."

• Del...
• May 15, 2010

For Osteoarthritis "I have flare-ups of arthritis in my knees. I am an 80-year-old female. I take Celebrex only as needed, at about 3-month intervals. When I have a problem walking, I take Celebrex 1 tablet a day for three days - it is like a miracle drug. It does away with the knee pain and I am back to walking as I need to. I have had NO side effects so far. I think it is a miracle drug. Not everyone has had the same good fortune but this works for me and I keep it on hand for this limited use."

• 32y...
• January 21, 2011

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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!"

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2020

For Pain "Was skeptical when my GP first prescribed this pain reliever, Celebrex, for plantar fasciitis. As my pain level was quite high, but with continued use, it has reduced the pain down to a very manageable level and sometimes no pain, where I'm not limping in extreme pain anymore. There have been no side effects with this drug."

• NYT...
• September 27, 2013

For Osteoarthritis "I took 200mg once per day for osteoarthritis in my hands. The pain relief was amazing. I could sleep through the night and wake up rested. I was thrilled to have nearly pain-free use of my hands. After 1 week, I began to develop an irregular heartbeat. The first day, it wasn't too noticeable, and I was able to ignore the feeling. The irregularity increased, that night, it was difficult to sleep. The next day, I spoke to the doctor who did an EKG. He said I was having Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC). He advised me to stop taking the Celebrex immediately. It took 4 days for the PVCs to subside. After waiting 2 weeks, I tried taking Celebrex again. After 3 days, the PVCs returned. I stopped the medicine, and the PVCs stopped."

• exp...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 7, 2012

For Osteoarthritis "Very expensive but worth it. I've have football knees and a bad back. This cleans up the stiffness and gets things circulating. Eat right after you take it. I have been taking this for years and I'd be lost without it."

• You...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 17, 2013

For Pain "I am 49 years old, my mother is in hospital with 2 knee replacements and I have noticed over the years I too have pain in my knees after years of them cracking as I walked upstairs. Then the pain got worse so I went to the doc, and he told me to try Celebrex 300 mg a day, and let me tell you, so far, no side effects, and I am happy again. The wife says I am acting strange, she's never seen me so happy, but it's not for all. For me, I wish I would have done this a lot sooner."

• Raf...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2023

For Osteoarthritis "I’m 59 and have taken opioids for years for issues with chronic neck and back pain. I’m very active and love to go to the gym. I inherited a severe osteoarthritis condition from my grandmother, who had knots on her hands. My hands have been hurting for the past few years, especially in the evening. I have pain and stiffness also in my hips and knees. I had to shuffle up the stairs. Every morning I would wake up in so much pain and be so stiff I felt like I had been hit by a train. It wears on a person. It makes me feel like I’m 100 years old and ready for a grave. It’s a shame because I love being alive. I asked my pain management doctor to put me on Celebrex. I thought it could help with the arthritis. Maybe I could significantly reduce or stop the opioids. I have been on 100 mg once a day for a few days. The swelling and pain in my hands is already significantly reduced, and I woke up relatively pain-free. No stiffness. It’s a game changer for me!"

• Ske...
• December 24, 2011

For Osteoarthritis "I have severe osteoarthritis of the right knee and was facing a certain total knee replacement. As a 'last resort' for pain relief, I tried Celebrex 200 mg. For about two months, there was no impact on pain or improved knee function. Then (as if by magic), the constant pain went away and my knee function returned to just about normal. I now have the ability to exercise and move like the whole thing never happened! I'm certainly glad I stuck with the medication, as it's been 'almost a miracle'. Now, I have to decide whether to proceed with knee replacement, or will Celebrex buy me a few more years."

• Dav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 22, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "Celebrex ate a hole in my stomach. I had to take Carafate for three months and eat very bland food. Baby food at first, the very bland vegetables. I was passing blood clots that kept increasing in size."

• Ano...
• September 30, 2013

For Osteoarthritis "Celebrex is great for pain, ten out of ten - but for me, it has unwanted side effects, such as stomach bloat and hair loss. I was on it for 3 years, and came off of it, and now I am back on it because of the pain. But, I am going to try some other osteoarthritis medicines, and hope for less side effects. I'm female and the side effects of Celebrex are terrible."

• JuJ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2014

For Pain "I have debilitating pains from my costochondritis for years. I have tried naproxen, Mobic, and Voltaren gel with no relief. My rheumatologist then suggested Celebrex. This has been a lifesaver. Celebrex has made my chest pains go from a 9-10 to about a 0-1. I would recommend this medicine to anyone dealing with costochondritis. Even the price is not bad. I pay $60 for a 90-day supply."

• Zed...
• June 21, 2017

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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."

• Pat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2018

For Pain "I've had arthritis and back pain. I started taking this medication, and it's helped immensely. Although the side effects are there (and you can look them up), I still will continue taking this medication. I'll give it a couple of months and see how my body adjusts and go from there, but for now it's working, and that's a wonderful thing. I actually have my movement back, before, I was like an 80-year-old woman, and I'm in my 50s."

• Anonymous
• February 17, 2010

For Pain "I LOVE Celebrex! I have degenerative disc disease, bulged disc, and degenerative hips. My doctor had me try it after learning how I can tolerate 6 ibuprofen a day. I have been 85% better as far as the daily pain. I can do things in exercise that I could not do before due to the pain. I take homeopathic anti-inflammatory supplements as well. I am a 43-year-old photographer, Pilates student, and teacher living in pain for over 6 years. So wonderful to have this relief."

• Tha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2019

For Pain "I have been suffering with arthritis in my knee and chronic plantar fasciitis heel pain for almost a year. The pain was brutal, and I asked my doctor if she would please give me a trial of Celebrex, as I had read a lot of positive responses about it. Within a few days of taking, yes, the generic version, I could feel a difference in my pain, and now a couple of weeks, and it's definitely helped my pain level, especially the plantar fasciitis. You should definitely take it with food, and I take it in the evening, or sometimes I do get a little dizzy, so I take it with supper, but it has definitely made a big difference in my pain level, and I can function now without being in agony by the end of the day."

• La ...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 28, 2019

For Pain "I took Celebrex to treat constant chronic pain derived from cervical spine and fusion due to abscesses, MRSA, and lumbar fusion. I dutifully took it as prescribed until the side effect of a perforation of the stomach. Very serious."