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Dr prescribed me generic celebrex for osteoarthritis. Anyone else take this? Is it effective?

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April 15
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Members shared mixed but mostly positive experiences with Celebrex for osteoarthritis, with several finding it effective for joint pain and... Read more

Members shared mixed but mostly positive experiences with Celebrex for osteoarthritis, with several finding it effective for joint pain and stiffness while being gentler on the stomach than other NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen. Some members noted helpful personal results, including one who has taken it for over 15 years for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis with good relief and no stomach issues, while others mentioned it worked better for arthritis pain than lupus-related pain, caused an allergic rash, or was limited to short-term use by doctors due to NSAID concerns. A recurring theme was the importance of monitoring how the medication works for your individual body, being aware of kidney health before taking NSAIDs, and understanding that short-term use is generally preferred over long-term.

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I agree with @Douginnc--none of the NSAIDS should be taken long-term if at all possible, but short-term for your severe pain is reasonable.

No one with kidney disease should take NSAIDS, as they can injure the kidneys further. Since your nephrologist assures you that your kidneys are fine, Frankie, it should be fine for you.

April 18
A MyLupusTeam Member

I have had many patients take it with excellent pain relief. It has the advantage of causing less trouble with ulcers and gastritis than the non-selective NSAIDS like Motrin and Naprosen.

April 16
MyLupusTeam

Is generic Celebrex effective for osteoarthritis with lupus?

While the search results don't specifically discuss Celebrex (celecoxib) for lupus-related joint pain, they do mention that joint pain is extremely common with lupus - affecting about 95 percent of people with the condition.

For lupus-related joint pain, the typical Show Full Answer

Is generic Celebrex effective for osteoarthritis with lupus?

While the search results don't specifically discuss Celebrex (celecoxib) for lupus-related joint pain, they do mention that joint pain is extremely common with lupus - affecting about 95 percent of people with the condition.

For lupus-related joint pain, the typical first-line treatments are:
- NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen
- Hydroxychloroquine (an antimalarial drug)

Celebrex is also an NSAID, just a different type (called a COX-2 inhibitor), so it works similarly to other anti-inflammatory medications commonly used for lupus joint pain.

Since your doctor prescribed it specifically for osteoarthritis, it's worth noting that joint pain with lupus can sometimes result from coexisting conditions like osteoarthritis, or from long-term steroid use.

The best approach is to give it time to work and stay in close contact with your doctor about how well it's managing your symptoms. If it's not effective or causes problems, let them know right away so they can adjust your treatment plan.

Have you noticed any improvement since starting it?

April 15
A MyLupusTeam Member

Celebrex is a non steroidal anti inflammatory which should help with arthritis pain.

April 16
A MyLupusTeam Member

I have taken Celebrex for over 15 years without any issues related to stomach etc. I take 1 - 200mg capsule at dinner and it really has received some of my stiffness in the morning. I have SLE and Rhuematoid arthritis. I say it’s very positive for me and is better on my organs then Ibuprofen etc.

April 16

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