Patient was educated on the side effects of using Celecoxib as follows:
- Edema and weight gain
- Reduced renal function, secondary to Celecoxib intake, can contribute towards compromise in filtration of blood, leading to reduced formation of urine and fluid back up in the body.
- Increased fluid volume in the circulation can result in further elevation of blood pressure.
- Fluid accumulation in the body outside the circulation can result in edema and weight gain.
- Central nervous system findings
- Celecoxib use can sometimes result in severe dizziness, confusion, and hallucinations.
- Skin rash
- Celecoxib intake can result in photosensitivity and skin rash with blister formation.
- Ringing in the ears and hearing loss
- Celecoxib can sometimes result in ringing in the ears and hearing loss, especially, when taken with Lasix.
