Compare Celebrex vs. Coumadin
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Relieves pain and inflammation.
Celebrex (celecoxib) works well for treating pain, but is not a good option if you have heart problems.
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3.4/ 5 average rating with 550 reviewsforCelebrex
Prevents blood clots.
Coumadin (warfarin) is a cheap and effective medicine that prevents new blood clots. It requires regular blood tests and you'll need to eat, exercise, and take your medicines consistently.
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3.8/ 5 average rating with 513 reviewsforCoumadin
Upsides
- Celebrex (celecoxib) effectively relieves pain and inflammation for many types of pain conditions including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and menstrual cramps.
- Celebrex (celecoxib) causes less stomach problems compared to other NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen.
- Celebrex (celecoxib) is available as a cheaper, generic form.
- Celebrex (celecoxib) has the lowest risk of heart attack compared to other NSAIDs.
- Coumadin (warfarin) is available as a generic, so it should be less expensive than the brand version.
- In case you start bleeding too much while using Coumadin (warfarin), your doctor can give you another drug that reverses Coumadin (warfarin)'s effects.
- Coumadin (warfarin) comes in numerous strengths.
- Coumadin (warfarin) has been around for a long time and is one of the most commonly used 'blood thinner' medicines.
Downsides
- The longer you take Celebrex (celecoxib), the more likely you are to have stomach problems, including inflammation, ulcers, and bleeding.
- Celebrex (celecoxib) can affect your kidneys or cause permanent kidney damage if taken for a long time.
- Celebrex (celecoxib) shouldn't be used if you have an allergy to sulfa medications.
- Raises your risk of bleeding and bruising.
- Requires regular blood work, such as an INR, to make sure Coumadin (warfarin) is working correctly.
- Your daily dose of Coumadin (warfarin) can change if you change your diet, exercise patterns, or use of alcohol.
- A lot of other drugs and supplements interact with Coumadin (warfarin), so you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting any new medicines.
Used for
- DVT
- DVT prevention
- Pulmonary embolism
- Pulmonary embolism prevention
- Prevention of repeat heart attack
- Blood clot prevention after heart attack
- Artificial heart valve blood clots (treatment and prevention)
- Atrial fibrillation blood clot (treatment and prevention)
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
Price
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Reviews
550 reviews so far
57%
saidit'sworth it
38%
saiditworked well
14%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Celebrex (celecoxib)?
Leave a review513 reviews so far
61%
saidit'sworth it
54%
saiditworked well
21%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Coumadin (warfarin)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
16possible side effects
- Headache16%
- Indigestion9%
- Upper respiratory infection8%
- Diarrhea6%
- Sinus infection5%
- Stomach pain4%
- Nausea4%
- Back pain3%
- Injury3%
- Gas2%
- Swelling in the limbs2%
- Dizziness2%
- Difficulty sleeping2%
- Sore throat2%
- Stuffy nose2%
- Rash2%
The Coumadin (warfarin) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Heart attack and stroke
- Long-term use
- History of heart disease
- History of heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft/CABG)
- Stomach bleeding
- Age 65 or older
- History of GI bleed or peptic ulcer disease
- Longer duration of treatment
- Use of oral corticosteroids, aspirin, anticoagulants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
- Smoking
- Alcohol use
- Increased blood pressure
- History of high blood pressure
- Heart failure risk
- Heart failure
- Allergic reaction
- History of sulfa allergy
- Lowered kidney function
- History of kidney problems
- Dehydration
- Heart failure
- Liver problems
- Taking diuretic medications
- ACE inhibitors
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers
- Age 65 or older
- Life threatening bleeding
- Coumadin (warfarin) dose too high
- Age greater than 65 year
- History of stomach bleeding
- High blood pressure
- Kidney or liver problems
- Drug interactions
- Change in lifestyle or diet
- Alcohol use
- Certain genetic factors
- Harm to fetus
- Women of childbearing age
- Drug and diet interactions
- Potential surgery or amputation