Patients who take aspirin and coxibs together (Celebrex is a coxib) inhibit the ability of aspirin to prevent heart attacks and strokes. According to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, people who consume coxibs and low-dose aspirin together are actually exposed to a greater risk of cardiovascular events.
About 50 million Americans take aspirin every day to reduce their risk of cardiovascular events. Some patients taking Celebrex for arthritis are told to take low-dose aspirin to counteract the increased risk of blood clots associated with taking Celebrex. But it seems coxibs interfere with aspirin's ability to prevent blood clot formation. Before making any changes to your medication regimen, talk to your doctor.
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