Your Side Effects May IncludeCelebrex side effects
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This side effect is printed on the FDA label for Celebrex. It was a question in our daily quiz, where you pick the real side effect from four choices.
A higher risk of heart attack and stroke
It's a boxed warning for the whole NSAID family, which includes prescription ibuprofen. The risk can start early in treatment.
“Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal.”
Get help right away for chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness on one side or slurred speech. Stomach bleeding is also a risk.
10,418 reports to the FDA's adverse event system mention heart attack or stroke. A report is not proof the drug caused it. See the query
From quiz No. 7 · October 1, 2026 · Play that quiz →
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