Comparing Celebrex vs Acetaminophen / Hydrocodone
Celebrex | Acetaminophen / hydrocodone |
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Celebrex (celecoxib) | Acetaminophen / hydrocodone |
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Prescription only
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Prescription only
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Celebrex has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 223 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 1314 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Celebrex side effects in more detail. |
See also: acetaminophen / hydrocodone side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other celecoxib brands include: Elyxyb | Xodol, Zyfrel | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
11 hours |
3.8 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 422 drugs are known to interact with Celebrex:
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A total of 645 drugs are known to interact with acetaminophen / hydrocodone:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
December 31, 1998 |
May 03, 1982 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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