Drug Warning: Celebrex
Generic name: celecoxib (also known NSAIDs)
Manufactured and marketed by: Pfizer
Purpose: Prescribed for the treatment of acute pain, symptoms of various types of arthritis including osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and rheumatoid arthritis, in addition to severe menstrual pain and discomfort.
Side Effects Reported
- Some of the common side effects of Celebrex may include headache, diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, sinus inflammation and upper respiratory tract infection.
- Similarly to other NSAIDs, there may be a risk of more serious side effects such as liver damage, stomach ulcers, kidney damage, and fluid retention.
- People with pre-existing kidney and liver ailments may be at an increased risk of additional problems.
- Celebrex is also linked to the possible side effect of potentially fatal stomach or intestinal bleeding.
Industry Report
Recently, Celebrex has been recommended by the FDA to receive a "black box warning." The black box warning is the most serious warning that the FDA can provide, short of having the drug recalled from the market. The new warning for Celebrex concerns the possible link between the drug and serious cardiovascular problems including heart attack and stroke.
Seeger Weiss is not currently pursuing lawsuits on this drug, but its drug warnings will remain on our radar.
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