Duexis vs. Celebrex

• Are Duexis and Celebrex the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Duexis?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Celebrex?
• What Is Duexis?
• What Is Celebrex?
• What Drugs Interact with Duexis?
• What Drugs Interact with Celebrex?
• How Should Duexis Be Taken?
• How Should Celebrex Be Taken?

Duexis (ibuprofen and famotidine) and Celebrex (celecoxib) are used to treat signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Duexis is used when there is a high risk of developing upper gastrointestinal ulcers.

Celebrex is also used for familial FAP, acute pain, and menstrual cramps.

Both Duexis and Celebrex are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) but Duexis also contains a histamine H2-receptor antagonist.

Side effects of Duexis and Celebrex that are similar include stomach pain, upset stomach, diarrhea, bloating, gas, heartburn/indigestion, nausea, dizziness, headache, or throat irritation.

Side effects of Duexis that are different from Celebrex include constipation, vomiting, blurred vision, changes in color vision, or back pain.

Side effects of Celebrex that are different from Duexis include nervousness, headache, runny or stuffy nose, skin rash, insomnia, and serious stomach and intestinal ulcers.

Both Duexis and Celebrex may interact with blood thinners, antidepressants, or cold, allergy, or pain medicines that contain nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Celebrex may also interact with diuretics (water pills), fluconazole, lithium, heart or blood pressure medications, or ACE inhibitors.

Common side effects of Duexis include:

• stomach pain,
• upset stomach,
• constipation,
• diarrhea,
• bloating,
• gas,
• heartburn,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• dizziness,
• headache,
• throat irritation,
• blurred vision,
• changes in color vision, or
• back pain.

Duexis can cause serious or fatal side effects including:

• heart attack,
• stroke,
• gastrointestinal bleeding or ulceration, and
• perforation of the stomach or intestines.

Common side effects of Celebrex include:

• headache,
• abdominal pain,
• indigestion,
• diarrhea,
• nausea,
• upset stomach,
• bloating,
• gas,
• dizziness,
• nervousness,
• headache,
• runny or stuffy nose,
• sore throat,
• skin rash, and
• insomnia.

Celebrex may cause serious stomach and intestinal ulcers.

Duexis (ibuprofen and famotidine) is a combination of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and a histamine H2-receptor antagonist used to treat signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and to decrease the risk of developing upper gastrointestinal ulcers.

Celebrex used to treat pain and redness, swelling, and heat (inflammation) from medical conditions such as different types of arthritis, menstrual cramps, and other types of short-term pain.

Duexis may interact with ACE-inhibitors. Duexis contains ibuprofen and may interact with anticoagulant medication such as Warfarin (Coumadin). Tell your doctor all medications you use. Duexis should not be given to women in late stages of pregnancy. There is potential for adverse reactions in nursing infants; consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Do not take Celebrex:

• if you have had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAIDs.
• right before or after heart bypass surgery.

Duexis is dosed as 800 mg/26.6 mg tablets, taken orally, three times per day.

Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of Celebrex and other treatment options before deciding to use Celebrex. Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals.