About Karen Brawner Expertise I can answer questions regarding osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. I can also answer questions regarding other autoimmune diseases of which rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease.
Experience I have a family history of rheumatoid arthritis and I myself suffer from osteoarthritis. I also suffer from systemic sclerosis and CREST syndrome which are also autoimmune disease (rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease.)
Expert: Karen Brawner Date: 10/2/2004 Subject: Ibuprofen vs. Celebrex
Question I have been reading and hearing that Ibuprofen is actually as effective as Celebrex at treating disease. I am a senior citizen so this would mean quite a financial saving to me. My question is if I take 200 mg of Celebrex a day, how many mg of Ibuprofen would offer similar relief?
Thanks
Answer Dear Martha, Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory drug just like Celebrex, BUT, ibuprofen can cause more damage to the stomach and intestines.... This is why Celebrex is prescribed...
Here is a web site that will explain why your doctor has ordered Celebrex for you and NOT Ibuprofen.....
I hope this helps and talk to your doctor about your money situation and maybe he/she can get you on the Pfizer free prescription drugs.... Here is the web site that tell how to do it, what the qualifications are etc...
