Celebrex and Hypertonia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypertonia is reported as a side effect among people who take Celebrex (celecoxib), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Oxycontin, and have Muscle spasticity.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypertonia when taking Celebrex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 147,540 people who have side effects when taking Celebrex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Celebrex?

Celebrex has active ingredients of celecoxib. It is often used in arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 151,105 Celebrex users. Check the latest studies of Celebrex.

What is Hypertonia?

Hypertonia (abnormal increase in muscle tension and a reduced ability of a muscle to stretch) is found to be associated with 490 drugs and 692 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypertonia.

On Jul, 25, 2026

147,540 people reported to have side effects when taking Celebrex.
Among them, 44 people (0.03%) have Hypertonia.

Among these 44 people:

How long have people been on Celebrex when they have Hypertonia? *

What is the gender of people who have Hypertonia when taking Celebrex? *

female: 69.05 %
male: 30.95 %

What is the age of people who have Hypertonia when taking Celebrex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Celebrex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypertonia? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 13.64%
Joint Pain: 6 people, 13.64%
Fall: 5 people, 11.36%
Sweating Increased (excess sweating): 5 people, 11.36%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 5 people, 11.36%
Weakness: 4 people, 9.09%
Confusion: 4 people, 9.09%
Constipation: 4 people, 9.09%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 9.09%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 3 people, 6.82%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 3 people, 6.82%
Respiratory Tract Infection: 2 people, 4.55%
Constipation: 2 people, 4.55%
Cancer Pain: 2 people, 4.55%
Ventricular Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat that originates in one of the lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart): 1 person, 2.27%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 2.27%
Myocardial Ischaemia (the blood flow through one or more of the blood vessels that lead to heart (coronary arteries) is decreased): 1 person, 2.27%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 2.27%
Metabolic Disorder (an abnormal function and pattern of body fat. insulin resistance refers to the diminished ability of cells to respond to the action of insulin in promoting the transport of the sugar glucose, from blood into muscles and other tissues): 1 person, 2.27%
Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 1 person, 2.27%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on celecoxib (the active ingredients of Celebrex) and Celebrex (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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