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Suggest Treatment For Hip And Back Pain As Celebrex Didn T Work

I have been taking Celebrex 200mg for about 2 weeks for hip and back pain and I am suffering with some severe cramping and would like to take a Ibuprophin tablet to help ease the discomfort. Is this going to be safe for me. I know that to much can hurt but have been taking 400 to 600 mg of Ibuprophin for the last several years.
Mon, 6 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Celebrex is a selective Cox -2 inhibitor which doesn't cause peptic ulcer unlike other analgesics, like Ibuprofen. So it's safer to continue Celebrex than Ibuprofen. For cramping you you need to take smooth muscle relaxants like Buscopan or Hyoscine. Cramps are also caused by electrolyte loss due to dehydration. So take lot of fluids and fruits, leafy vegetables.

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Suggest Treatment For Hip And Back Pain As Celebrex Didn T Work

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Celebrex is a selective Cox -2 inhibitor which doesn t cause peptic ulcer unlike other analgesics, like Ibuprofen. So it s safer to continue Celebrex than Ibuprofen. For cramping you you need to take smooth muscle relaxants like Buscopan or Hyoscine. Cramps are also caused by electrolyte loss due to dehydration. So take lot of fluids and fruits, leafy vegetables. I Hope I have answered your question. If you have further queries I m happy to help you.