AboutMary E Scott, RPh, CGP Expertise I am a certified geriatric pharmacist with over 23 years experience as a long-term care consultant to nursing homes. I also do community-based consulting on an individual basis. My facility-based monthly newsletter on pharmacy topics is read by nurses in over 200 long-term care facilities in 5 states.
Experience I received a BS in Pharmacy in 1980 with post-graduate work in public health. I have had a Consultant Pharmacist license since 1984.
Organizations American Society of Consultant Pharmacists .I received certification in geriatric pharmacy in 1998.
Question CAN I TAKE CELEBREX AND PROPOXYPHENE-N100 W/APAP650TABS TOGETHER SAFEY?
Answer Hi,
I would not take Propoxyphene N-100 routinely, but you could use it for breakthrough pain (as needed)maybe at night. I don't know how old you are, but propoxyphene is not recommmended for people over 65 due to the risk of falls leading to hip fracture. Its potency has been determined to be the same as Extra strength Tylenol,and Tylenol is safer to use as long as you don't exceed 8 Extra Strength tablets in a 24 hour period. Hope this helps, Mary
