Comparing Celebrex vs Vioxx
| Celebrex (celecoxib) | Vioxx (rofecoxib) |
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| Celebrex (celecoxib) | Vioxx (rofecoxib) |
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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
Prescribed for Migraine, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Period Pain. Vioxx may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Period Pain (Dysmenorrhea)
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| More about Celebrex (celecoxib) | More about Vioxx | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Celebrex has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 226 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Vioxx has an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 from a total of 55 ratings on Drugs.com. 93% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Celebrex side effects |
View all Vioxx side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Other celecoxib brands include: Elyxyb |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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11 hours |
17 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 449 drugs are known to interact with Celebrex:
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A total of 302 drugs are known to interact with Vioxx:
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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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No known disease 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 |
May 20, 1999 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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1 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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