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Celebrex: Overview and Lawsuits<\/h1>\n\n
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Celebrex has been linked to serious side effects such as heart attacks and strokes. Pfizer, the drug\u2019s manufacturer, faced lawsuits from patients who claimed Celebrex caused severe health issues.\u00a0Legal claims must prove direct injury caused by the medication.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Celebrex (Celecoxib) is an anti-inflammatory drug that treats rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. The Food and Drug Administration<\/a> (FDA) approved the drug in 1998. It also issued several restrictions on the drug as early as 1999.<\/p>\n

Celebrex helps people who can’t rely on over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or acetaminophen. At the lowest doses, Celebrex was found to be similar to moderate doses of naproxen and ibuprofen with regard to cardiovascular safety.<\/p>\n

Patients take it for acute pain. It’s also the kind of drug that takes time to start working. Unfortunately, by the time you begin to realize the benefits of Celebrex, you may also experience adverse effects.<\/p>\n

The following is an overview of Celebrex and the drug manufacturer Pfizer’s liability for patient injuries.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If your health has been harmed after using Celebrex or another pharmaceutical, you have legal options. Contact a product liability attorney<\/a> near you for targeted legal advice. An attorney can determine if you have a valid claim and advise on next steps.<\/p>\n

Celebrex Drug Facts<\/h2>\n

Celebrex is the brand name of the generic drug celecoxib. The FDA first approved the drug for treating rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. One year later, they approved it to treat patients with a rare genetic disorder called familial adenomatous polyposis<\/a> (FAP).<\/p>\n

Celebrex is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It’s part of a class of medications called\u00a0Cox-2 inhibitors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Although experts consider steroids safe for short-term use to reduce inflammation, when taken for more extended periods, they can cause serious side effects. Consequently, NSAIDs are preferred for the reduction of inflammation if you can avoid steroids.<\/p>\n

How Does Celebrex Work?<\/h3>\n

Celebrex prevents the formation of certain prostaglandins called\u00a0Cox-2, which cause pain and inflammation. Prostaglandins also prevent blood cells from sticking together. Unlike other NSAIDs, Celebrex does not block a second enzyme called\u00a0Cox-1,\u00a0which protects the stomach lining. This is why the drug commonly causes nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.<\/p>\n

People tout Celebrex as reducing pain and inflammation without causing ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding. Pfizer, the drug manufacturer, wanted their drug to stand out from other Cox-2 inhibitors like Vioxx and Bextra. Drug manufacturers took these drugs off the market<\/a> in 2004-2005 for that reason.<\/p>\n

Common and Serious Side Effects of Celebrex<\/h2>\n

Millions of Americans have enjoyed the benefits of Celebrex. However, many others have become sick after using the medication. Some side effects are so severe that patients sued Pfizer, the drug manufacturer.<\/p>\n

According to the FDA, patients experienced severe\u00a0side effects<\/a>\u00a0from taking Celebrex. Some of these included the following:<\/p>\n