Celebrex Medication

[cazza33]

Hello,
Previously before starting Celebrex medication I had slightly high blood pressure I am taking blood pressure medication, after starting Celebrex my blood pressure soared to 170/80 and the highest being 183.

My doctor sent me to a cardiac specialist and it was found that I had a faulty heart valve, I had an Angiogram
and was found to have slightly enlarged heart muscle. Could this have been due to the Celebrex, I have stopped taking it and my blood pressure has returned to 115/60.

Cazz...

[JohnHoward]

Celebrex is just as likely to contribute to an "event" as other non steroidals, but with one caveat.It acts on primarily one certain type of enzyme, thus leading my rheumo declaring it "less" dangerous. Never the less my cardio didnt want me taking it over 45 days without a serious intermission. Worring can cause funny feelings as your brain dwells on that feeling.Take a deep breath, call your Dr or his nurse and ask.....

[JohnHoward]

Celebrex is just as likely to contribute to an "event" as other non steroidals, but with one caveat.It acts on primarily one certain type of enzyme, thus leading my rheumo declaring it "less" dangerous. Never the less my cardio didnt want me taking it over 45 days without a serious intermission. Worring can cause funny feelings as your brain dwells on that feeling.Take a deep breath, call your Dr or his nurse and ask.....

[Occupant]

Exactly, I had a funny feeling when I first took it (no more than 2 weeks) and stopped immediately and I thought it was my heart that was affected.

[skydnsr]

No, it would be unheard of for Celebrex to damage your heart valve.  Celebrex and similar drugs do cause high blood pressure in many individuals, though.  

You might have gone forever and not known about the heart valve if you had not gotten high blood pressure from the Celebrex.  Follow whatever advice the cardiologist gave you, and don't worry.