Celebrex User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• August 15, 2011

For Pain "I've had two bad knee surgeries and was left optionless by my orthopedist, so I left and went to a pain doctor. I was prescribed Celebrex after trying nearly all the other NSAIDs and have taken it for 6 months. I'm not painless, but it has worked miracles from where I was, and I know when I've forgotten to take it."

• tf2...
• August 13, 2009

For Osteoarthritis "Celebrex has been really great for my arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. I can actually function almost normally with about half the prescribed dosage (which is normally 2 per day). The one pill will take care of the pain for about 36-40 hrs."

• Lil...
• November 17, 2016

For Osteoarthritis "First one I took, my heart was racing. I thought I just had to get used to the 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."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2020

For Pain "I had severe knee pain and lower lumbar back pain and sciatica for approximately 7 months. The doctor prescribed CELEBREX 200; take one 200 MG capsule twice daily for 5 days, then one capsule for 7 days, thereafter discuss progress. My pain and swelling did subside substantially but not completely. A day after I completed the course of tablets, I experienced severe dizziness. I am on day 3 after finishing the course and still getting dizzy spells; it is not easing??? I have had vertigo once 5 yrs prior to this medication; I am now 63 yrs old. I do not recommend this product as I think it has caused my dizziness to return."

• Anonymous
• September 26, 2011

For Osteoarthritis "I need a new knee and get Synvisc shots every 6 months. Not so much pain, but often uncomfortable, and the knee is very useless after about 4 months. Found Celebrex and took it. As the package said, it took a couple of weeks to do much, but then woke up pain-free one morning. Amazing. I have a very stressful job, though, and seem to have developed a heart condition. Did Celebrex contribute? I do not know, but have discontinued its use."

• Sus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2018

For Pain "I hurt my muscle while in the gym. Though this medicine works well, I had to stop taking it as I noticed rapid weight gain in a short amount of time. I was barely eating as I was also ill, so nothing else could have caused the sudden increase in weight. Monitor this carefully, as this could be an indication of something else going wrong."

• Rho...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 8, 2020

For Pain "Took these capsules as prescribed by the doctor when required, approximately one tablet once a month or so when arthritic pain was at its worst. Worked very well. Unfortunately, the last two times I have taken it over a week, it has resulted in very severe skin reactions similar to hives. The second reaction was worse than the first. Won't risk taking it again."

• big...
• October 31, 2012

For Pain "A few years before I went through menopause. I used to have incredible pain, headache, and felt like my lymph nodes were going to burst out of my throat 3 days before my menstruation, and when I started to take this, it worked totally. I had tried all kinds of painkillers, but nothing made any difference. My doctor had prescribed it for my back pain originally. So one day, I decided to try taking it for my menstrual pain and was amazed that it worked so well for my lymph nodes and headache as well."

• Bas...
• 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."

• PNS...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2016

For Osteoarthritis "I am suffering with swelling in my right leg ankle, but however, there is no pain. I was prescribed 200 mg of this capsule to be taken twice a day by my doctor. I took the dosage as prescribed by the doctor for two days and noticed light-headedness, palpitations, and difficulty in remembering."

• Syd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2015

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "Diagnosed 1.5 years ago. Was on Mobic for a year until it became somewhat ineffective in my left hip to the point where I could barely walk. Switched to Celebrex, which is doing a lot better. Have been taking it for 6 months, but I know long-term effects of NSAIDs are damaging, so trying a no-starch diet to get off NSAIDs. So far, little success, but need to stick to it for much longer."

• Cat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 3, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "Worked well for pain, but after a month, got breathless and my heart raced at high speed. Thought I was having a heart attack. Was given Noten to bring my heart rate back to normal. Still felt breathless. On stopping the drug, my heart and breathing slowly went back to normal. Scary..."

• Anonymous
• August 10, 2010

For Osteoarthritis "I'm very pleased with Celebrex for the neck and knee pain caused by my osteoarthritis. I have no pain climbing up and down the stairs (relief began after only several days). I not only have no neck pain but also a dramatically increased range of motion... which makes it much safer for me to change lanes when I'm driving. The one problem I have is that I must take the medication after eating, otherwise, tummy tenderness may occur."

• smo...
• April 7, 2008

For Osteoarthritis "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."

• NMa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 31, 2018

For Pain "I was prescribed Celebrex by a physician as I suffer from chronic headaches, chronic neck and back pain from arthritis, and my bloods keep showing inflammatory markers which they can't identify. No pain relief whatsoever :("

• usm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 6, 2014

For Period Pain "I have extremely painful periods. I'm talking pain so bad I cry and want to go to the ER. I was given this to help with arthritis. And just happened to start the same day. Well, I took one, and they are doable. Now I'm not doubled over crying. Don't get me wrong, it still hurts, but not nearly as bad."

• gla...
• September 27, 2009

For Pain "After my D&C last year, I had Celebrex 200mg as needed for pain daily x 7 days. It was great. Last week after I had an endo-ablation, I was the first one to ask my doctor for Celebrex again. It is one of the best non-narcotic pain medications."

• Pel...
• May 21, 2010

For Osteoarthritis "Celebrex has helped me manage my back pain, lumbar and cervical, due to degenerative arthritis. Not taking it is noticeable, I have an increase of pain and a functionally impaired condition without it."

• ems...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "53-year-old male with a bad knee. I was prescribed this for my knee. Within two days of 200 mg once a day, I woke up and had joint and muscle pain in my ankles, feet, arms, wrists, and elbows. In addition, I had sinus pressure so bad that it hurt to touch my face. I immediately quit taking it, and the symptoms are receding, but still there two days later."

• JuJ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 15, 2014

For Pain "I take Celebrex for costochondritis (inflammation of the cartilage in the sternum). It is very painful and can be debilitating. After being on Mobic, naproxen, and other NSAIDs with no help, my rheumatologist put me on Celebrex. It has been amazing. My pain went from about a 7 or 8 to a 1-2. I take it in the morning. This has been the best thing for my chest pain. Although the only issue is the price. But I would rather spend the money than have chest pains."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 14, 2017

For Pain "I have severe pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the shoulder, arm, and hand from an injury that occurred years ago. At first, it was called severe left brachial plexopathy, but it has turned into chronic pain syndrome. At first, doctors prescribed heavy meds that caused really bad side effects, so I asked doctors to change the prescription. Eventually, the new doctors have been prescribing gabapentin, meloxicam, celecoxib, and some other medications to help my stomach. I was on a temporary trial for a spinal stimulator, together with my medication, and it improved my pain. However, for the permanent stimulator, the doctor told me to stop taking celecoxib for 2 weeks before surgery. The pain came back so bad I haven't been able to sleep at all for almost a week."

• emi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 25, 2015

For Osteoarthritis "I went to the doctor with fluid around my knee. At this point, it was stiff and only a little sore. Five days later, I have stopped taking it because my knee has become painful and useless. I also started developing bruises easily. This is easily the worst medication I have ever taken (along with Clindamycin in a close second)."

• smo...
• April 4, 2008

For Pain "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."

• Deb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2020

For Pain "Was given Celebrex as a substitute for Meloxicam 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 doctor, 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 it's dangerous."

• usi...
• November 28, 2016

For Osteoarthritis "I've been taking Celebrex for a couple of years. I always thought it made me too tired. About a week 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 weeks. 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 didn't tell me about it. Then I wouldn't have hurt my ribs in vain, knowing that I've helped others know this information."