Celebrex User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• June 27, 2011

For Pain "I started having extreme joint pain almost overnight and was like that for over 2 weeks. The Doctor put me on Celebrex, 2 pills 2 times a day for 5 days with 1 pill once a day since. I feel so much better and no side effects, not even an upset stomach. I'm so happy there is a pain medication that is not a steroid or narcotic."

• bull-...
• November 20, 2008

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. "

• Oleh
• August 20, 2016

For Osteoarthritis "I am 82 yr old retired scientist, walking daily 4 miles in 1 hr. Suddenly I developed extreme arthritic pain in my right hip. Pain was unbearable at night. No pain killers helped including morphine. My doctor prescribed 200 mg Celebrex for 14 days. It helped instantly, particularly at night. Believe it or not, now I have pain in me 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."

• LOrina
• January 27, 2010

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I knew that I had an 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!"

• Anonymous
• February 24, 2024

For Pain "I haven't felt this normal in years! Today is day two. I am no longer bedridden, and for me, that's huge. I switched from meloxicam. I dreaded waking up in the morning and was only able to tolerate 4 hours of work, but even with 4 hours, I left work in so much pain needing to go home and lay down. I'd be limping sometimes and miserable. I have more energy because I have less pain. I am scared of meds due to side effects because I'm the type who gets them all, but the side effects are minimal. Day 1: Stomach burning, so I took an extra Pepcid because I already have stomach issues, but I had taken my morning dose of meloxicam and then took this one in the evening. I felt a little foggy/tired for a few hours after my dose, and in addition, I felt slight heat for maybe 20 minutes around my neck/face, but much better than the hot flashes I get from steroids. Day 2: Much better. I had no symptoms besides slight tiredness for a few hours and several hours later mild indigestion. I took Pepcid and cleaned my house!"

• Anonymous
• August 2, 2009

For Pain "I'm a 52 yr old male with a weak left Sacroiliac joint and often get a nerve pinch (L5L6) that's cause 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."

• JohnK
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2015

For Osteoarthritis "I think it is great for osteo-arthritis of hip - but others work for me equally well e.g. Mobic, Voltaren. I chose Celebrex as I have read it is gentler on stomach and kidneys. The only downside is the fear I get reading about heart problems - so I change every few months an 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 Bu...
• February 20, 2014

For Osteoarthritis "The problem I ran into however was it's 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."

• summer
• June 14, 2013

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 & pains. No negative side effects for me either. The only part is it's expense but today I found several websites that offer coupons for it."

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

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!"

• Essa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2019

For Pain "I used this drug for Plantar fasciitis and bursitis in the achilles area It reduced the swelling and pain by 90% But its upset my guts and I feel muscles cramps and pain as side effect My body feels so hot"

• Anonymous
• October 23, 2009

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

• using...
• November 28, 2016

For Osteoarthritis "Ive been taking celebrex for a couple of yrs, I always thought it made me too tired, about a wk ago it made me so tired I fell and hit my ribs and now I have pain in my ribs that probably won't go away for wks, I decided not to refill it and just take stuff like aleve instead, all it did was create more pain by cracking my ribs or whatever it did to it, thought people should know about this side effect especially since my doctor didnt tell me about it, then I wouldnt have hurt my ribs in vain knowing that I've helped others know this information"

• Roan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2023

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 and 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 200mg, 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 has lifted my depression and anxiety. I don’t have pain in the gym, and I can enjoy my life again. Thank you, Celebrex."

• Pete
• February 8, 2016

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 intensity of itchy rash Monday morning 2/8/2016, but by 2pm, wish I had taken one this morning again!! ALMOST WORTH IT!"

• Jillyn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2018

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

• ktl
• September 23, 2010

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 the serious side effects, such as bone problems."

• Lilly...
• November 17, 2016

For Osteoarthritis "First one I took my heart was racing I thought I just had to get use to medication.second one the same the third one I had a severe allergic reaction ended up in the hospital thought I was going to die.I would not recommend anyone ever take this terrible medication."

• Rafa...
• 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 100mg 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!"

• tstrom
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2022

For Pain "I know you should give medication time to work, but with this one I couldn’t handle a third day of trying it. My dose was 100 mg. Once daily. I was so hopeful that it would work out because my pain is so bad. I woke up after the first day of taking this medication and I didn’t feel well. I didn’t put it together with the medicine until I took the second dose. I felt like my stomach was going to pop from bloating with gastric disturbances in my intestines. My head felt weird, more than just a headache. The headache came with a feeling of depression and brain fog. And fatigue? Wow, how could I keep going like this? I was miserable. Taking one more day could do me in. I wasn’t meant to keep taking it. Now I’m disappointed. I really wanted it to work. I’m happy for everyone who has extreme pain and can take this medication. It’s not easy to deal with chronic pain."

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

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."

• Anonymous
• June 13, 2009

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."

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

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!!"

• Debza
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2020

For Pain "Was given CELEBREX as a substitute for Meloxican to treat arthritis pain in my right shoulder. It worked Great the very first day. The days since I've been in severe right arm pain down to my hand. Not feeling good at all. Called my Dr was told to STOP it. My female side of the family has a history of heart attacks scares me. I'm SO DONE with this drug I think its dangerous."

• Basho...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2020

For Pain "I've been prescribed celebrex For pain due to a glenoid labrum tear. (Ligament, shoulder) This pill does nothing. There has been zero improvement in pain or ability to move the arm. I've stopped taking it, and nothing increased either. Literally does nothing but mess with my head."