medication interactions exist: (1) pharmacokinetic interactions, in which alcohol interferes. with the metabolism of the medication, and (2) pharmacodynamic interactions, in which. alcohol enhances the effects of the medication, particularly in the central nervous system. (e.g., sedation).
It is also known by its drug name, Celecoxib. Celebrex is used to treat pain, stiffness and discomfort caused by lupus in joints and other tissues. Unlike other drugs in its class, Celebrex does not interfere with blood clotting. Celebrex should not be used by people who are allergic to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Aspirin or Ibuprofen.
Celebrex seemed to help a lot, causing me to suffer less pain. But, as a COX-2 inhibitor it may have put me at risk for heart disease. Indeed, six years ago I was diagnosed with 90% clogging in two coronary arteries and 70-80% clogging in two other coronary arteries.