Drug interactions
Celecoxib + Creatine
Severity: Minor
Celecoxib and Creatine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Creatine supplements can raise serum creatinine and have been theoretically linked to renal stress. Combined with an NSAID that reduces renal blood flow, kidney effects could be additive, although evidence is limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Celecoxib and Creatine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Theoretical additive renal effects; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Monitor renal function in patients with kidney disease or dehydration using both. Remember that creatine can raise creatinine without true renal injury.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Celecoxib with Creatine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Celecoxib and Creatine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Creatine supplements can raise serum creatinine and have been theoretically linked to renal stress. Combined with an NSAID that reduces renal blood flow, kidney effects could be additive, although evidence is limited.
How serious is the interaction between Celecoxib and Creatine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor renal function in patients with kidney disease or dehydration using both. Remember that creatine can raise creatinine without true renal injury.
What other medicines interact with Celecoxib?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Celecoxib with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Celecoxib page.
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