Re: Re: celebrex: attn kelly

[Guest guest]

,

thanks a bunch! I feel much better.

Deanna

On Fri, 11 Feb 2005 08:42:36 -0600 Fausek <klfausek@...>

writes:

>

>

> Hi Deanna,

> Based on the low dosage you're on and lack of pre-existing heart

> disease, my honest opinion is that you're probably pretty safe in

> continuing the Celebrex. I've looked at all the literature out

> there

> and generally feel that the cox-2 inhibitors pose the greatest risk

> to

> those who are taking high doses and who have current heart disease

> or a

> lot of risk factors for it. It's possible that these drugs increase

>

> the bloods clotting ability so you may also consider a baby aspirin

>

> every day to counteract that problem. Talk to your doc first of

> course

> since I don't know your full medical history. It can often be hard

> to

> find a med that works and I'm glad this is working for you. Yes the

>

> warning is there, but pharmacy school has taught me to consider each

>

> person differently and figure out as best as possible the

> risk/benefit

> picture. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions or need

> to

> some reading material on the subject

> Take care of yourself,

>

>

> -------------------------------

> On Wed, 09 Feb 2005 21:00:43 -0600 Fausek <klfausek@...>

> writes:

> >

> >

> > Hi Deanna,

> Do you have any problems with your heart now?

> No. I just don't want to encourage it because of a medication.

>

> And how much are you taking each day?

> 200mg.

>

> Do you find it helps?

> Yes. I still have some flu like pains that come and go but

> nothing

> like it was.

> I wouldn't be thinking about coming off of it if it weren't for the

> warning. That's just so scary!

>

> Thank you for responding!

> Deanna

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

thanks a bunch! I feel much better.

Deanna

On Fri, 11 Feb 2005 08:42:36 -0600 Fausek <klfausek@...>

writes:

>

>

> Hi Deanna,

> Based on the low dosage you're on and lack of pre-existing heart

> disease, my honest opinion is that you're probably pretty safe in

> continuing the Celebrex. I've looked at all the literature out

> there

> and generally feel that the cox-2 inhibitors pose the greatest risk

> to

> those who are taking high doses and who have current heart disease

> or a

> lot of risk factors for it. It's possible that these drugs increase

>

> the bloods clotting ability so you may also consider a baby aspirin

>

> every day to counteract that problem. Talk to your doc first of

> course

> since I don't know your full medical history. It can often be hard

> to

> find a med that works and I'm glad this is working for you. Yes the

>

> warning is there, but pharmacy school has taught me to consider each

>

> person differently and figure out as best as possible the

> risk/benefit

> picture. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions or need

> to

> some reading material on the subject

> Take care of yourself,

>

>

> -------------------------------

> On Wed, 09 Feb 2005 21:00:43 -0600 Fausek <klfausek@...>

> writes:

> >

> >

> > Hi Deanna,

> Do you have any problems with your heart now?

> No. I just don't want to encourage it because of a medication.

>

> And how much are you taking each day?

> 200mg.

>

> Do you find it helps?

> Yes. I still have some flu like pains that come and go but

> nothing

> like it was.

> I wouldn't be thinking about coming off of it if it weren't for the

> warning. That's just so scary!

>

> Thank you for responding!

> Deanna

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Deanna,

You're very welcome Hope you're enjoying the weekend... I certainly

am!

[Guest guest]

Hi Deanna,

You're very welcome Hope you're enjoying the weekend... I certainly

am!