Jump to content

  • You are not alone. Join Celiac.com for trusted gluten-free answers and forum support.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

Celebrex

TinkerbellSwt

Recommended Posts

TinkerbellSwt Collaborator
TinkerbellSwt
Posted

Does anyone know the true answer to this?? is celebrex gluten free? the gluten free bible says no, it contains gluten, but glutenfreedrugs.com says its gluten free... confuzzeled here.. help?

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


happygirl Collaborator
happygirl
Posted
Does anyone know the true answer to this?? is celebrex gluten free? the gluten free bible says no, it contains gluten, but glutenfreedrugs.com says its gluten free... confuzzeled here.. help?

Stephanie,

I would be confused as well!!! If I were you, I would either call the company directly, or call your pharmacist, and they will 1. either know the answer or 2. contact the company and find out for you themselves.

I'm sorry that I don't have a real answer for you! Let us know what you find out.

Laura

edit: I often use this website, and check the inactive ingredients. It looks safe to me.Open Original Shared Link

Viola 1 Rookie
Viola 1
Posted
Does anyone know the true answer to this?? is celebrex gluten free? the gluten free bible says no, it contains gluten, but glutenfreedrugs.com says its gluten free... confuzzeled here.. help?

Hello, Yes Celebrex is gluten free. At least in Canada. And I think it comes from the US, so is likely gluten free in both countries.

larry mac Enthusiast
larry mac
Posted
is celebrex gluten free?

tb,

I'm surprised anyone's still taking this medication. Viox, Bextra, and Celebrex are prescription COX-2 selective, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). There are differences, yet they are linked to each other. Viox was withdrawn from the market and has numerous lawsuits against the manufacturer.

I was taking Bextra for degenerative disc disease (which is very common in older persons). Following the discovery that Viox caused people to die of heart complications, my insurance company made it cost prohibitive for me to continue taking it. That proved to be a moot point when my doctor refused to authorize refills.

best regards, lm

TinkerbellSwt Collaborator
TinkerbellSwt
Posted
  • Author

I was surprised too about the script of Celebrex, it didnt do anything for me either way so I only took it for less than a week. I will call the company today.. I just was curious as there was a time when I had some suspicious symptoms, and some things are being brought to my attention, that I didnt realize at the time, and I was wondering about the Celebrex since I saw it in the gluten free bible. Thanks for the feedback!

Viola 1 Rookie
Viola 1
Posted
tb,

I'm surprised anyone's still taking this medication. Viox, Bextra, and Celebrex are prescription COX-2 selective, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). There are differences, yet they are linked to each other. Viox was withdrawn from the market and has numerous lawsuits against the manufacturer.

I was taking Bextra for degenerative disc disease (which is very common in older persons). Following the discovery that Viox caused people to die of heart complications, my insurance company made it cost prohibitive for me to continue taking it. That proved to be a moot point when my doctor refused to authorize refills.

best regards, lm

I used to be on Viox, but when they took that off the market, Dr. put me on Celebrex. It didn't work for me, so was only on it for a short time. I'm on Mobicox now, which is one of the older anti-inflammatory drugs. But all three of these are gluten free ... although you can't get Viox anymore.

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

Stephanie,

When I first went gluten-free, I was dismayed to read in the Gluten Free Bible that one of the BP meds I take daily was not gluten-free.

Luckily, I decided to call the manufacturer, and it turned out to be gluten-free after all!

I'm not the only one on here who have found inaccuracies in that book ;)

When it comes to meds, I always call the manufacturer :)

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


larry mac Enthusiast
larry mac
Posted
.....Celebrex, it didnt do anything for me either way so I only took it for less than a week....

tb,

I could easily be mistaken, but I am under the impression that the three COX-2 NSAID's we are discussing (Viox, Bextra, & Celebrex) need to be taken for a while to be effective. Maybe weeks before you might see some results, depending on what your taking them for of course. They are not like the regular NSAID's like ibuprofen or aspirin where you take a couple for a headache or something.

I didn't notice anything at first on Bextra, but after a while I finally realized, hey my neck isn't as sore as usual. It also seemed to be doing a great job at preventing the flare-ups I would normally occasionally have.

Just one tiny pill once a day. I thought it was amazing. But like I said, nothing at first. You may have to be a patient patient. It's a moot point now though.

best regards, lm

Viola 1 Rookie
Viola 1
Posted
tb,

I could easily be mistaken, but I am under the impression that the three COX-2 NSAID's we are discussing (Viox, Bextra, & Celebrex) need to be taken for a while to be effective. Maybe weeks before you might see some results, depending on what your taking them for of course. They are not like the regular NSAID's like ibuprofen or aspirin where you take a couple for a headache or something.

I didn't notice anything at first on Bextra, but after a while I finally realized, hey my neck isn't as sore as usual. It also seemed to be doing a great job at preventing the flare-ups I would normally occasionally have.

Just one tiny pill once a day. I thought it was amazing. But like I said, nothing at first. You may have to be a patient patient. It's a moot point now though.

best regards, lm

I took Celebrex for about 4 months, and it wasn't effective so went onto Viox. That seemed to work much better, then of course they took it off the market and I changed back To Celebrex within a day of not having the Viox. You would think, because they are all the same type of medication it wouldn't have taken too long to see results.

Anyway ... not important, the one I'm taking is fairly effective :P

larry mac Enthusiast
larry mac
Posted
.....You would think, because they are all the same type of medication it wouldn't have taken too long to see results.....

re: Viox, Bextra, & Clelbrex (and by way of rambling, SSRI's & Lexapro)

While I don't really understand much of the chemistry, only enough to recognize some of the terminology, it is surprising how the ever so slight variation in the chemical formula can alter the effects. They are similar enough to keep them together and separated from the other NSAID's. Yet at the same time they each behave differently.

I think the same can be said about SSRI's (selective seratonin reuptake inhibiters) such as lexapro, Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, and others. Just the slightest variation in the chemical formula means all the difference. A few years ago my wife thought I might be depressed or have empty nest syndrone when my daughters grew up and moved out. So my doctor gave me Prozac, then Zoloft, but even at low doses they both made me hyped up feeling. Half a dose of Lexapro did the trick however.

The funny thing about SSRI's, one of the side effects can be diarrheal, yet they are sometimes prescribed for IBS.

best regards, lm

========================================================

p.s., about Lexapro from wickipedia:

Escitalopram oxalate is derived from the drug citalopram which is a mixture of two mirror-image isomers, only one of which (S-citalopram) is thought to be responsible for the antidepressive effect of the medication, while the other (R-citalopram) has been shown to counteract the antidepressive effect. Lundbeck has split the isomers apart, taken the active isomer and has licensed it as the new drug Escitalopram. Escitalopram is the pure S-enantiomer (left-handed isomer) of the racemic bicyclic phthalane derivative citalopram, and is the most selective SSRI.

Escitalopram was released two years before the patent for citalopram was due to expire. The expiration of a patent means other companies can legally produce cheaper generic versions. On May 23, 2006, the FDA approved a generic version of escitalopram by Teva[2]. However, on July 14th, 2006 the the US District Court of Delaware decided in favour of Lundbeck regarding a patent infringement dispute and ruled the patent on escitalopram valid.[3]

Critics have argued that escitalopram, and the subsequent marketing campaign to persuade mental health professionals to prescribe it, is a ploy to promote sales of a virtually identical but considerably more expensive drug. However, preclinical and clinical data have shown differentiated effects of citalopram and escitalopram. In particular escitalopram has shown to be more effective in depressive patients and particularly shows higher efficacy vs. citalopram and other SSRIs in severely depressed patients.

  • 1 year later...
mar4ela Newbie
mar4ela
Posted
Does anyone know the true answer to this?? is Open Original Shared Link gluten free? the gluten free bible says no, it contains gluten, but glutenfreedrugs.com says its gluten free... confuzzeled here.. help?

Better make a consultation with your doctor

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
Posted
Better make a consultation with your doctor

The doctor won't know. The best person to ask is your pharmacist or the company that makes the drug. Your pharmacist can give you the printout from the company and the contact info will be on it.

larry mac Enthusiast
larry mac
Posted
Better make a consultation with your doctor

I wonder if Stefanie is still neeeding to know whether Celebrex is gluten-free after asking about it on Feb 15th 2007?

:D

This is a very common occurence. I've done it many times myself as anyone here will tell you.

Since this thread has been revived anyway, I'd like to add that I've been taking Celebrex for a few months. It comes in different dosages. All the different doses are the same cost with my mail order prescription company. Unfortunately, it's in capsule form, so you can't get a stronger dose pill and cut it in half to save money. Rat bastards. :angry:

I'm taking the 200mg dose. Since I take it more for preventative, It's hard to tell if it's working or not. But I think it is. Haven't had any kind of gluten-free related reaction as far as I know.

best regards, lm

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Celiac.com:
    Donate
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):



    Celiac.com Sponsors (A17-M):



  • Recent Activity

    1. Scott Adams
      0

      How Ancient DNA May Explain Why Celiac Disease Became So Common (+Video)

    2. Russ H
      - Russ H replied to CC90's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      12

      Coeliac or not coeliac

      Do you have the standard range for the test results you received? A level of anti-tTG2 antibodies at least 10x the standard range is almost certainly (>98%) due to coeliac disease. Moderately raised levels can be caused by other conditions as well as coeliac disease. Accuracy of the No-Biopsy Approach for the Diagnosis of Celiac Disease in Adults...
    3. Wheatwacked
      - Wheatwacked commented on Scott Adams's article in Diagnosis, Testing & Treatment
      5

      New Study Reveals Hidden Gut Damage in Celiac Disease—Even Without Gluten (+Video)

      After reading the study on Mucosal reactivity to cow's milk protein in coeliac disease I stopped eating processed foods that have milk as an ingredient. Though Gluten Free, "in a fraction of coeliac patients, Cows Milk protein challenge may induce an inflammatory reaction of the same magnitude, as did gluten challenge". After three months my lower belly...
    4. Wheatwacked
      - Wheatwacked replied to Ginger38's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
      6

      The Struggle Has Overtaken Me

      Hi @Ginger38, By now you know that these things improve without gluten. I once saw an interview with a corporation executive where he proudly declared that his wheat products are more addictive than potato chips. Dr Fuhrman (Eat to Live) said find foods that are friendly to you to be friends with.
    5. cristiana
      - cristiana replied to CC90's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      12

      Coeliac or not coeliac

      Hi @CC90 Ah... that is very interesting. Although it is very annoying for you to have to go through it all again, I would say that almost sounds like an admission that they didn't look far enough last time? I could be wrong, but I would not be at all surprised if they find something on the next attempt. Coeliac damage can be very patchy, as I understand...
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):

  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      134,200
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      10,442
    Caron Ervin
    Newest Member
    Caron Ervin
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.7k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):

  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Russ H
      Coeliac or not coeliac

      By Russ H · Posted

      Do you have the standard range for the test results you received? A level of anti-tTG2 antibodies at least 10x the standard range is almost certainly (>98%) due to coeliac disease. Moderately raised levels can be caused by other conditions as well as coeliac disease. Accuracy of the No-Biopsy Approach for the Diagnosis of Celiac Disease in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis It is possible to have latent or early stage coeliac disease without histological changes visible by microscope. As has been suggest in this thread, if the repeat test comes up negative and serology is high, request an HLA genetic test from your specialist. Only 40 % of the population carries an HLA gene variant enabling the development of coeliac disease - if you test negative for this, it is quite unlikely that you have coeliac disease.  
    • Wheatwacked
      The Struggle Has Overtaken Me

      By Wheatwacked · Posted

      Hi @Ginger38, By now you know that these things improve without gluten. I once saw an interview with a corporation executive where he proudly declared that his wheat products are more addictive than potato chips. Dr Fuhrman (Eat to Live) said find foods that are friendly to you to be friends with.  
    • cristiana
      Coeliac or not coeliac

      By cristiana · Posted

      Hi @CC90 Ah... that is very interesting.  Although it is very annoying for you to have to go through it all again, I would say that almost sounds like an admission that they didn't look far enough last time?   I could be wrong, but I would not be at all surprised if they find something on the next attempt.  Coeliac damage can be very patchy, as I understand it, so that's why my own gastroenterologist always likes to point out that he's taken lots of samples!  In the kindest possible way (you don't want to upset the person doing the procedure!) I'd be inclined to tell them what happened last time and to ask them in person to take samples lower down, as  if your health system is anything like the one in my country, communication between GPs, consultants and hospitals isn't always very good.  You don't want the same mistake to be made again. You say that your first endoscopy was traumatic?  May I ask, looking at your spelling of coeliac, was this done at an NHS hospital in England?  The reason for the question is that one of my NHS diagnosed friends was not automatically offered a sedative and managed without one.  Inspired by her, I tried to have an endoscopy one time, in a private setting, without one, so that I could recover quicker, but I had to request sedative in the end it was so uncomfortable.    I am sorry that you will have to go through a gluten challenge again but to make things easier, ensure you eat things containing gluten that you will miss should you have to go gluten free one day. 😂 I was told to eat 2 slices of normal wholemeal bread or the equivalent every day in the weeks before , but I also opted for Weetabix and dozens of Penguin chocolate biscuits.  (I had a very tight headache across my temple for days before the procedure, which I thought was interesting as I had that frequently growing up. - must have been a coeliac symptom!)  Anyway, I do hope you soon get the answers you are looking for and do keep us posted. Cristiana  
    • CC90
      Coeliac or not coeliac

      By CC90 · Posted

      Hi Cristiana   Yes I've had the biopsy results showing normal villi and intestinal mucosa.  The repeat endoscopy (requested by the gastro doc) would be to take samples from further into the intestine than the previous endoscopy reached.      
    • Wheatwacked
      Coeliac or not coeliac

      By Wheatwacked · Posted

      Transglutaminase IgA is the gold-standard blood test for celiac disease. Sensitivity of over 90% and specificity of 95–99%. It rarely produces false positives.  An elevated level means your immune system is reacting to gluten.  Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) does not typically cause high levels of tTG-IgA. Unfortunately the protocols for a diagnosis of Celiac Disease are aimed at proving you don't have it, leaving you twisting in the wind. Genetic testing and improvement on a trial gluten free diet, also avoiding milk protein, will likely show improvement in short order if it is Celiac; but will that satisfy the medical system for a diagnosis? If you do end up scheduling a repeat endoscopy, be sure to eat up to 10 grams of gluten for 8 - 12 weeks.  You want  to create maximum damage. Not a medical opinion, but my vote is yes.
×
×
  • Create New...