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 and causes less upset stomach than other NSAIDs.
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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
- Relieves pain and inflammation for many types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
- Good for treating muscle aches and pains, as well as menstrual cramps.
- Causes fewer stomach problems than other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
- Lasts longer than Ibuprofen.
- 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. Can also happen if you take Celebrex (Celecoxib) on an empty stomach.
- Like all NSAIDs, it can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.
- Can also affect your kidneys or cause permanent kidney damage if taken for a long time.
- 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
The Celebrex (Celecoxib) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
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
- Increased blood pressure
- History of high blood pressure
- Taking water pills (diuretics)
- Increased swelling (edema) and fluid retention
- History of heart failure
- Skin reactions
- Asthma attacks
- History of asthma
- Lowered kidney function
- Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- Liver Disease
- Also taking diuretics
- Also taking ACE inhibitors
- Also taking Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
- Age 65 or older
- Harm to unborn babies
- Late pregnancy (more than 30 weeks)
- 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