Compare Celebrex vs. Plavix
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.
Plavix (clopidogrel) is a cheap, generically available blood thinner that protects you from clots after you've had a heart attack or surgery.
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3.7/ 5 average rating with 343 reviewsforPlavix
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.
- Plavix (clopidogrel) can help lower your risk of getting a stroke or heart attack.
- You only need to take it once a day.
- A genetic test is available to determine whether Plavix (clopidogrel) will be an effective treatment option for you.
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, which can be serious and life-threatening.
- May not be safe to be taken with many other medicines or supplements.
- If you've taken too much Plavix (clopidogrel) and you're bleeding, plasma transfusions are required to stop the bleeding.
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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 review343 reviews so far
59%
saidit'sworth it
49%
saiditworked well
16%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Plavix (clopidogrel)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
The Celebrex (Celecoxib) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
The Plavix (clopidogrel) 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)
- Weakened ability to prevent blood clots
- Taking Prilosec or Nexium
- People with certain genes that make Plavix (clopidogrel) less effective
- Life-threatening bleeding
- History of stomach bleeding
- Taking other medicines that increase the levels of Plavix (clopidogrel) in your body
- Taking other blood thinners or medicines that increase the risk of bleeding
- Unexplained bruising and purple spots on skin