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"Celecoxib belongs to a group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs called COX-2 inhibitors. It stops the body's production of a substance that causes pain and inflammation. Celecoxib is widely used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. The medication may cause side effects such as gas or bloating, sore throat, cold symptoms, constipation, and dizziness. "

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Celecoxib - Uses, Side-Effects, and Precautions

Celecoxib is an NSAID used to treat mild-to-moderate pain, swelling, stiffness, and joint inflammation. Read on to learn more.

5 min readFebruary 20, 2023