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Can Celebrex Or Advil Be Taken For Severe Neck Pain?

I am on Eliquis for Afib but need an anti inflammatory for my severe neck pain / spasm...from muscle pull. PA I saw gave me Flexeril which is doing nothing, I feel I need Celebrex or Advil or some NSAID. Can I take one of these type of meds for a short period, like a week or so ?w
Mon, 27 Aug 2018
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Hi,

You can use non inflammatory medication, such as Ibuprofen. You can also use anti inflammatory creams, such as Voltaren cream for local relief.

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Can Celebrex Or Advil Be Taken For Severe Neck Pain?

Hi, You can use non inflammatory medication, such as Ibuprofen. You can also use anti inflammatory creams, such as Voltaren cream for local relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.