Celebrex vs Diclofenac
 | Celebrex |  | Diclofenac |  |
| Celebrex is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. | Diclofenac is used to relieve pain, swelling (inflammation), and joint stiffness caused by arthritis. Reducing these symptoms helps you do more of your normal daily activities. Diclofenac is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). | |||
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| Add Celebrex review Have used this med for a very long time.But I started having bad headaches and knee pain.The doctor said that this med would not cause me to have these problems.I had headaches from morning to night every day for a good year.I stoped taking it and after a week my headaches are gone and my knee oain is gone.I need to find something else that may work. Been on Celebrex since it came on the market, easy on the stomach and it works! I have DDD and severe shoulder/collar bone pain set on by a past car accident. I had been on Celebrex once before and it didn't do anything for me positive or negative. Recently the pain started getting unbarable so I descided to give it another shot and it seemed to help this go-around so I continue taking it 100mg twice a day. I recently ran out and had to wait a week for payday to come around a ... I have advanced chondromalacia in my knees and severe degeneration L5-S1. I think for mild degenerative pain, Celebrex probably would be helpful, but for my moderate pain it is of no benefit. Doc wants me to continue to take it for its anti inflammatory properties. Costly. I also take Tramadol, as needed for pain management. Personally, i think Celebrex is an overrated medication! | Add Diclofenac review Very effective with no obvious side effects, until the bleeding started. Cannot take NSAIDS. I have degenerative discs in my lower back and bone spurs in my neck. The result is neck pain and sciatic leg pain. Although not pain free, this drug has improved my mobility quite a bit (I can walk at a normal pace without a limp) When taken with 5mg Hydrocodon I'm nearly pain free. I am experiencing ringing in my ears, but this has been the only side effect thus far. Wish I would have had a ... my dad took it and it made im itch. it was very ineffective. No side effect s noticed I have been on this drug for the pain in my shoulders. It has been wonderful!!! I have no pain no symtoms of anything going on elsewhere. I really am very happy with this med. | |||
