Compare Celebrex vs. Tylenol
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
Relieves pain and fever.
Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) effectively reduces fever and relieves pain, but it doesn't lower inflammation and swelling.
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3.7/ 5 average rating with 1002 reviewsforTylenol
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.
- Works well to relieve pain and fevers.
- Good for menstrual cramps, toothaches, body aches, and mild arthritis pain.
- Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) causes less upset stomach, ulcers, bruising, and bleeding than other pain medications like aspirin and Advil.
- Doesn't cause kidney damage and is also safe to use if you have heart problems or if you're pregnant.
- Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) has been used for a long time and is generally safe for short-term use.
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.
- Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) doesn't treat some kinds of pain as well as other medications like Advil.
- Drinking alcohol while taking Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) can damage your liver.
- To avoid hurting your liver, you need to keep track of the total amount of acetaminophen you are taking since it's a very common ingredient in pain and cold combination medicines.
- Heavy alcohol drinkers and people with liver problems should avoid using Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) since it can cause serious liver damage.
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Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
- Chewable tablet
- Dissolving tablet
- Liquid
- Suppository
- Injection
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 review1002 reviews so far
77%
saidit'sworth it
37%
saiditworked well
3%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen)?
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 Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) 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
- Accidental overdose and death
- Medication administering errors
- Injection formulation
- Exceeding the recommended maximum daily limits
- Liver damage
- Drinking more than 2 alcoholic beverages a day
- Taking with other Tylenol-containing medicines
- History of liver disease