Celecoxib (Systemic)

Brand Names : Celebrex

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Cough; fever; skin rash; sneezing; sore throat; swelling of face, fingers, feet, and/or lower legs

Less common or rare

Bloody or black tarry stools; burning feeling in chest or stomach; chills; congestion in chest; cough; diarrhea; fatigue; fever; loss of appetite; muscle aches and pains; nausea; shortness of breath; stomach pain (severe); tenderness in stomach area; unusual weight gain; vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds; weakness

Symptoms of overdose

Bloody or black, tarry stools; continuing thirst; dizziness; drowsiness; headache, severe or continuing; nausea and/or vomiting; shortness of breath; stomach pain; sudden decrease in the amount of urine; swelling of face, fingers, and/or lower legs; tightness in chest and/or wheezing; troubled breathing; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds; weight gain

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Back pain; dizziness; gas; headache; heartburn; inability to sleep; nausea; pain or burning in throat; stomach pain; stuffy or runny nose

Less common

Anxiety; blurred vision; buzzing or ringing noise in ears; change in sense of taste; constipation; decreased appetite; depression; difficulty swallowing; dry mouth; fast heartbeat; increased sweating; joint or muscle pain or stiffness; loss of energy or weakness; nervousness; numbness or tingling in fingers and/or toes; pain or burning in throat; pounding heartbeat; sleepiness; sudden sweating and feelings of warmth; unusual tiredness; vomiting

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.