Can you take celecoxib as and when you need it , or do you have to take it constantly?
have been taking celecoxib and find it tiring taken with gabapentin . rather than take celecoxib all the time ,i would like when i really need it.just want to know will it be effective
The 'coxibs' ( COX-2 drugs) are an interesting group of anti-inflammatories, they were originally marketed as safe and with a much reduced risk of GI bleeding, they were designed for long term use. After many years of use it became clear that they all had a tendency to increase cardiac risks. 2 or 3 were withdrawn, but celebrex remains available.
It is now used rarely and generally more by specialists than GPs. The first entry on its data sheet warns the clinician to consider the risks of its use. Under administration the first instruction is "As the cardiovascular risks of celecoxib may increase with dose and duration of exposure, the shortest duration possible and the lowest effective daily dose should be used."
This of course answers your question and hopefully will also ensure that you pop to your GP and discuss its use in general!