Patient was educated on the side effects of using Celebrex as follows:

  1. Edema and weight gain
  • Reduced renal function, secondary to Celebrex 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.
  1. Central nervous system findings
  • Celebrex use can sometimes result in severe dizziness, confusion, and hallucinations.
  1. Skin rash
  • Celebrex intake can result in photosensitivity and skin rash with blister formation.
  1. Ringing in the ears and hearing loss
  • Celebrex can sometimes result in ringing in the ears and hearing loss, especially, when taken with Lasix.