Can you drink alcohol while taking Celebrex?

Drinking alcohol while taking Celebrex (celecoxib) can raise your risk for side effects, including serious stomach side effects. Combining the two can increase your risk of:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Trouble sleeping

These are potential side effects of Celebrex, but alcohol can make them worse. In addition, alcohol raises your risk for stomach ulcers and bleeds from taking NSAIDs, including Celebrex. Get medical attention right away if you notice blood in your stool, are vomiting blood, or if you have stomach pain.

Both alcohol and Celebrex have the potential to damage your liver. Signs of liver damage include nausea, yellowing of your skin or eyes, and stomach pain.

For the reasons listed above, it is generally recommended to avoid alcohol while taking Celebrex. Talk to your healthcare provider about what a safe amount of alcohol is to drink, or if you need help cutting back.

How long should I wait to drink alcohol after taking Celebrex?

There isn’t a specific amount of time you should wait to drink alcohol after taking Celebrex, and it is best to discuss this with your healthcare provider. For healthy individuals, it usually takes about 2-3 days for Celebrex to leave your system.

This is not all the information you need to know about Celebrex (celecoxib) for safe and effective use and does not take the place of your doctor’s directions. Review the full product information and discuss this information and any questions you have with your doctor or other health care provider.

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