Comparing Celebrex vs Sulindac
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| Celebrex (celecoxib) | Sulindac |
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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
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| More about Celebrex (celecoxib) | More about Sulindac | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Sulindac has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 26 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
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See also: Celebrex side effects in more detail. |
See also: sulindac side effects in more detail. |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Celebrex prices |
View all sulindac prices |
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| Other celecoxib brands include: Elyxyb | Clinoril | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
18 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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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 366 drugs are known to interact with sulindac:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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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 |
September 27, 1978 |
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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.
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