Suggest Ways To Wean Off Celebrex

Posted on Sun, 31 Jan 2016

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Sun, 31 Jan 2016 Answered on

Fri, 1 Apr 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : Is it safe to just stop taking Celebrex?

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.

I need some more information before I can give my opinion.

1. What symptoms you have?
2. Why are you taking Celebrex?
3. Any other medical illness?
4. Are you on any other medications?

Regards,
Dr.Barani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (9 hours later)

67 year old female..was Taking Celebrex for back pain. Pain doesn't seem any worse or better when I take Celebrex . No other illnesses
I am on prolix, ambien, fiorecette,latanaprost and vitamins.

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can just stop taking celebrex

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.

Yes, you can just stop taking celebrex.
There is no harm in doing it.

Regards,
Dr.Barani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T