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, 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.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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
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 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
- 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
- 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