Comparing Celebrex vs Diclofenac
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| Celebrex (celecoxib) | Diclofenac |
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Prescription only
Celebrex is a COX-2-specific NSAID that has a lower propensity for gastrointestinal side effects than many other NSAIDs; however, it still may increase the risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic... View more |
Prescription only
Diclofenac is an effective medicine for relieving pain but may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and gastrointestinal side effects compared with some other NSAIDs. Prescribed... View more |
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| More about Celebrex (celecoxib) | More about Diclofenac | ||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Diclofenac has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 690 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Celebrex side effects in more detail. |
See also: diclofenac side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Celebrex prices |
View all diclofenac prices |
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| Other celecoxib brands include: Elyxyb | Cambia, Cataflam, Lofena, Voltaren, Zipsor, Zorvolex | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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11 hours |
1.8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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 D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 422 drugs are known to interact with Celebrex:
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A total of 426 drugs are known to interact with diclofenac:
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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December 31, 1998 |
July 28, 1988 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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