Celebrex

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone knows of any issues with taking Celebrex if you have had an RNY?

I appreciate the input.

Thanks much.
Geoff
:-) 

Geoff,
I have Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosed at age 19. I went on Celebrex since it came into the marketplace then had RNY and my RA was in remission so was not taking it for a few years. I landed in the hospital in October and was prescribed Celebrex again. I have been taking it without prilosec or prevacid and my Rhumatologist monitors me every month. I have had no problems it's the only NSAID I have been able to take. It take 100mg twice daily on full stomach if that help you any.

 Thanks for the input.  I will double check with the surgeon too.  I started to take it yesterday and wasn't sure if it was an NSAID.

Much appreciated

Geoff,

Unlike Shilpa, I have a different story - I took Celebrex for a few months PRIOR to my surgery and it completely tore up my stomach and had me on the verge of an ulcer.  i wouldn't dare take it post-surgery without significant consultation with my surgeon and probably with specific other medications to counteract the effects.  I'm not sure whether it's technically an NSAID (but it probably is), but I do know that it's a known GI irritant for a lot of folks.  What I experienced (per my doc) was not unusual at all.

Good luck!

Karen

 Thanks Karen