Celecoxib for Osteoarthritis User Reviews (Page 3)

• usi...
• November 28, 2016

Celecoxib "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."

• Cal...
• March 2, 2011

Celecoxib "I envy the people who have had success with Celebrex. I need both knees replaced for osteoarthritis, and I also have pain in my back, neck, elbows, hips, and wrists. I've been on Celebrex for 6 or 7 years. When I first used it, it used to make me very dizzy. But it never ever relieved any pain for me! I always had to pop multiple Tylenol, Motrin, or Advil to supplement, in order to get even minimum relief. My doctor put me on Arthrotec today, and I am really hoping for success. If that doesn't work, he's going to try me on Tylenol-3 (codeine-based)."

• Cas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2024

Celecoxib "After my knee surgery, not a replacement, the surgeon recommended meloxicam, and let me tell you, it did not work at all. So after looking at the reviews here, which guided me to get Celebrex, my doctor called it in. Obviously, I need pre-authorization from the insurance company. They approved it within six days for the first time in three years. I was able to walk without a lot of pain. This stuff really works compared to meloxicam, and my pharmacist said that the reason it works is because it’s very targeted."

• KBK...
• July 3, 2022

Celecoxib "When I feel like the Tinman, Celebrex gives me total relief. It’s miraculous, in my opinion. I don’t take it every day because I fear its effect on my kidneys, and my doctor said I can take it as needed. I’m so grateful to have it for the times when I’m seriously inhibited by pain and stiffness. It really works!"

• Jus...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 13, 2024

"I'd be in deep trouble without it, osteoarthritis in both thumbs and also hip. Superb med, IMHO, better than ibuprofen or naproxen for less potential gut, kidney, or cardiac issues. Additionally, research has shown it is somewhat effective in treating prostate cancer. (Naturally, seek advice from your practitioner)."

• Zaq...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2021

Celecoxib "Been taking Celebrex for about 2-3 weeks for what the doctors believe is widespread osteoarthritis. I have seen no difference since beginning it, and I take it twice a day. I do not see any negative effects either."

• Cut...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 4, 2023

Celecoxib "I used to take Celebrex daily. I had no pain at all in my back or hips. Then it was decided not to allow people to take it daily because it may cause heart issues, and my insurance decided to stop paying for any portion. Since then, it hurts to stand upright, and I had to have bilateral hip replacement. That was after two years of living with no cartilage in one joint and no pain relief given (bone-on-bone pain)."

• Jos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2016

Celecoxib "I just started using Celebrex a few days ago. I was taking 1600-3200 mg daily for severe knee pain. It barely helped, and I have had stomach ulcers, so my PCP recommended this med. It's only helped a little, but I'd like to give it a few months. Today I woke up feeling sick. I have a hot, flushed face and just feel terrible. And I have not been feeling well lately anyway and have wheezing and a cough, but I hope this isn't a side effect."

• Eda...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2018

"I have been taking celecoxib for approximately two weeks now. Having osteoarthritis in my knees and feet for as long as I can remember, I can tell you I haven't felt this good in a long time. I am encouraged!"

• Suz...
• September 10, 2017

Celecoxib "Have been taking for 30 years! Told to stop by pharmacist. Just stop? Yes! Surviving on 6 Panadol Osteo and Lyrica. Quite draining, though. No sign of internal damage. Haven't seen the doctor yet. Thought I'd give it some time. Been two weeks. Anyone else had a similar experience???"

• sco...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2018

"I was prescribed this (celecoxib) because I have osteoarthritis in both knees, and I'm allergic to other NSAIDs. The first two weeks were great! I felt 10 years younger, started going back to the gym, and was able to move easily. And then 2.5 weeks in, I woke up one morning with my chest and back covered in 1/2 inch wide red spots, and yellow spots appearing on my eyelids with some swelling on the eyelids. I stopped taking it, took some Benadryl, and it took about 36 hours for the red spots to subside. Still some yellow on my eyelids."

• Azd...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 3, 2018

"400 mg daily... carpal tunnel in both wrists. Diagnosed by a nerve test, and I poo-pooed it. Then I ran out of celecoxib for six days. I could not use my right hand to push myself out of my recliner, typing was tough, painting my neighbor's house was way more work. That is when I went to max dose. I have lived way longer than ever expected (70), and evidently I need this drug. No rash, no stomach pain. My collapsing discs and bad arthritis seem to be helped too."

• Jim...
• February 18, 2023

"I've been taking 100 mg of Celebrex each morning for three days so far. On the third day, it seemed to kick in, still have some pain but about 50% less. I'm hoping it'll get even better in time. The doctor prescribed 200 mg, but I was afraid to take such a high dose due to some bad reports I had read, so I asked for 100 mg just to try. So far, so good, no side effects apart from not being able to sleep properly and feeling like I had too much coffee. So far, Celebrex is the only thing that helped me after all the other drugs I've tried, including eating tons of turmeric, which, by the way, actually helped more than ibuprofen or aspirin. I'll see how the Celebrex goes as time goes on, but so far, I'm glad I've tried it."

• Gin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 2, 2014

"I take Celebrex when I'm really in pain with my arthritis, it works very well. Scared of the side effects of irregular heartbeat as I have a heart murmur. I have had none so far. Really good medication if you're in pain."

• Vik...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 4, 2021

Celecoxib "I was taking Celebrex in 2010 for hip arthritic pain. It worked very well for a while. When pain worsened, I tried to increase the dosage a bit. Maybe unrelated, but soon after, I had a mini stroke - numbness in the right side of my lip and tongue, and issues ever since."

• Boo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2016

"My osteoarthritis of my left hip and lower back was so bad yesterday morning that I could barely walk and was having awful muscle spasms, but after taking 200 mg of celecoxib, my pain virtually vanished within two hours-this is a miracle drug for osteoarthritis ... so far no side effects. I will be taking 200 mg each morning for prevention."

• Han...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2019

"Celebrex (200 mg) worked wonders for my osteoarthritis. But after reading the Vanderbilt Study, I stopped taking the drug and switched to naproxen, which in the Precision Study was just about as good at controlling pain. Take naproxen, however, with a small dose of famotidine for stomach protection. Remember that all NSAIDs (not aspirin) can bring about heart problems. The Vanderbilt Study added a NEW and additional troubling factor that might affect the heart."

• Mon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2022

"I've only been on it a few days, but the improvement in my shoulder is so remarkable I had to leave a review. First off, before I was prescribed this, I was taking 500 mg of acetaminophen three times per day, and it didn't seem to do much, so I asked my doctor for something better. I had arthroscopic surgery in my right shoulder a decade ago, and they told me at the time that I had the beginning stages of arthritis, so it has caused pain, especially when I sleep on that side at night. My doctor did a ROM test, and it was fine, except for I couldn't put my right hand behind my back. What is remarkable is that after taking this drug for only two days now, I can, after a decade of it not going behind my back without left hand assistance, I can now bring it behind all on its own. Plus, the pain of laying on my side is gone. I'm ecstatic!"

• RAD...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 7, 2013

"I have taken 200 mg twice daily for several years. My Dr. keeps trying to lower my dose to once a day. I have tried and found my mobility is severely compromised. I don't seem to have any side effects, and it works for me."

• Ave...
• March 27, 2011

"I am a newly diagnosed osteoarthritis sufferer. I felt so depressed when I started reading about my condition. I feel so hopeless right now. My doctor prescribed me to take Celebrex twice a day for three days. The pain has severely reduced, and no side effects so far."

• Rig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 6, 2021

"I am 59 and have arthritis in my right knee. I had a steroid injection, which was great for only 5 weeks, living pain-free. I have been taking a generic brand of Celebrex for over a month now. I take 200 mg in the morning. I don't feel like it helps me much. My knee hurts terribly, and if I don't take it, I do notice worsening pain, but it doesn't take the pain away as I would have hoped it would. I have also gained weight taking this. I am already overweight, so I am going to stop for a while. I am exercising with cardio chair workouts, weights, and doing knee arthritis video workouts, which I feel give me more relief than the Celebrex. Glad it works well for some of you, though. The weight gain has me very upset. I can't afford to gain weight."

• Nem...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 28, 2018

Celecoxib "The brand is the only medication that works for me. It allows me to function during cold, rainy days without joint pain and osteoarthritis. The generic is worthless."

• Joa...
• September 15, 2014

Celecoxib "I took this drug for three months, and it worked wonderfully for the pain. However, after three months, I lost bowel control, which is a possible side effect."

• CDE...
• May 6, 2014

Celecoxib "I'm going to eventually have to have hip surgery, but Celebrex is the only medication that currently reduces my right hip pain to the point where I have restored quality of life."

• Mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 29, 2020

Celecoxib "This medication, Celebrex, has been a life changer for me. I was in excruciating pain prior (osteoarthritis), and no other medication helped. This has made me be able to have a normal life."