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What Are The Risks Of Long Term Use Of Celebrex?
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Sun, 28 Jan 2018
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Question : I experience chronic pain - resulting particularly from stenosis in intravertebral foraminae in the lumbar region. I've been taking Celebrex for around 2 years now to help manage the pain. What are the risks of long term use of this compound?
The dosage I've been using for that 2 year period is 200mg per day.
The dosage I've been using for that 2 year period is 200mg per day.
Brief Answer:
Risk of kidney damage is very high
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir
I can certainly understand your concern
I have worked through your attached query in detail
Long-term ingestion of analgesics pose definite risk in the form kidney damage and risk of ulcer formation in the stomach.
It's advisable to gradually taper the dosage of this drug and consider alternative form of treatment like surgery for permanent relief in compressive spine disease.
Post your further queries if any
Thank you
Risk of kidney damage is very high
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir
I can certainly understand your concern
I have worked through your attached query in detail
Long-term ingestion of analgesics pose definite risk in the form kidney damage and risk of ulcer formation in the stomach.
It's advisable to gradually taper the dosage of this drug and consider alternative form of treatment like surgery for permanent relief in compressive spine disease.
Post your further queries if any
Thank you
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