Question:
Can Celebrex be taken pre-op as a substitute for NSAID arthritis drugs?
Hi all, I have painful arthritis in my knees and ankles, and so was anxious about giving up all anti-inflammatory medication. My surgery is scheduled for September 11 and I have been instructed to stop taking them immediately. My pcp suggested Celebrex instead. I don't see my surgeon again for several weeks. Anyone know if Celebrex is OK for me to take now? Thanks! — [Deactivated Member] (posted on July 6, 1999)
July 6, 1999
hi....i went through a really painful time before surgery because i had to
stop taking motrin....after the surgery when my narcotics were done i i
could not take 800mg of motrin 3x a day...my stomach would not tolerate
it.....i started on CELEBREX then and it was amazing how much pain relief i
got....i read
the medication and one of the indications for use was preop.....
so talk with your doc....i wish i had known about celebrex before my
surgery!!!!!
— LINDA L.
July 6, 1999
Your best bet to be sure is to call your pharmacy. He will know. I just
called mine a couple hours ago to check on all of my medicine. Good on the
11th.
Hugs,
Edie
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Open RNY
Surgery Date: July 27, 1999
Dr. Baker/Little Rock, Arkansas
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— Edie L.
July 6, 1999
I use plaquenil. It doesn't hurt my stomach. It actually makes a
measurable difference!
— vitalady
July 6, 1999
GOOD Question .. and one I'm also interested in knowing the answer to ... I
am taking it and not having any trouble .. but is it okay for the long
haul? I dunno .. and would like to :)
— Sherrie G.
July 6, 1999
My surgeon, Dr. Schechner, is not comfortable with his patients taking
Celebrex without Zantac or something similar. There was some paper
available at the bariatric convention in San Diego (or wherever it was).
I'd give you more info, but I haven't seen the paper yet. Our support
group facilitator keeps forgetting to bring it.
— Peggy51
July 9, 1999
Yes. Celebrex will help your arthritis and doesn't have the side effects of
other anti-inflamatory. So you can take it before surgery.
— Joseph A.
March 1, 2001
My surgeon prescribed Celebrex for post op pain. It works wonderfully.
— corpdiva2006
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