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Can Intake Of Celebrex Cause Painful Vericose Veins On Leg And Night Sweats?
I just started Celebrex about two weeks ago. It has been great for my back, I have had no pain in my back since I have been taking it. Currently, I have a varicose vein that is hurting very bad in my leg. I have also felt light headed and sweating heavily at night. Not sure if this is from the Celebrex?
Fri, 24 Feb 2023
Hi,
Celecoxib (celebrex) has been designated as a black-box warning drug by FDA, for its gastrointestinal and cardiovascular side effects. in the cardio-vascular side effects apart from strokes, heart attack, there is also warning for thrombotic events. Though, these side effects are very rare and usually seen with prolonged use of drug, still to be vigilant against these side effects is of utmost importance.
Hence, though a very remote likelihood, still, possibility of clotting of veins of leg with appearance of varicose veins cannot be completely ruled out. Therefore, if the signs or symptoms of varicose veins have appeared after your starting of Celebrex, then it may be a flagged warning for you and you are advised to see your doctor about this and treatment done accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
Celecoxib (celebrex) has been designated as a black-box warning drug by FDA, for its gastrointestinal and cardiovascular side effects. in the cardio-vascular side effects apart from strokes, heart attack, there is also warning for thrombotic events. Though, these side effects are very rare and usually seen with prolonged use of drug, still to be vigilant against these side effects is of utmost importance.
Hence, though a very remote likelihood, still, possibility of clotting of veins of leg with appearance of varicose veins cannot be completely ruled out. Therefore, if the signs or symptoms of varicose veins have appeared after your starting of Celebrex, then it may be a flagged warning for you and you are advised to see your doctor about this and treatment done accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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