Overview of Celebrex - The Brand-name for Celecoxib HD

http://www.rxwiki.com/celebrex Ask a pharmacist your questions now! http://www.rxwiki.com/askrx/questions Celebrex, the brand-name for celecoxib, is a prescription medication used to treat pain, arthritis, and painful menstrual periods. Celebrex belongs to a group of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. These work by blocking chemicals in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Celebrex comes in capsule form and is taken by mouth, once or twice a day, with or without food. Common side effects are stomach pain, upset stomach, and diarrhea.