Divya Ganesh Divya Ganesh Asked 5 months ago

Does celebrex cause weight gain?

I've been taking Celebrex for my joint pain for a few months now, and I feel like I've gained some weight. I'm actively trying to manage my weight, so this is a bit concerning. Does Celebrex cause weight gain as a side effect?

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Neha Aggarwal Neha Aggarwal Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago
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I was on Celebrex for my knee pain last year and actually noticed some bloating, which felt like weight gain. It was mostly water retention though, and went away once I finished the course.

Rohan Dsouza Rohan Dsouza Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, when my joint pain stopped after taking it, I just started eating out more happily! Sometimes feeling better simply brings back our appetite, but watch out for salty foods that cause bloating.

Gopalakrishnan Iyer Gopalakrishnan Iyer Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Celebrex doesn't directly put fat on your body, but it can cause mild fluid retention. Just reduce your daily salt intake and drink plenty of water to keep the swelling down.

Anjali Bose Anjali Bose Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Dealing with weight changes is always so stressful, especially when we are already managing other conditions. While Celebrex is not known for major weight gain, everyone's body reacts differently, so keep a gentle track of your symptoms.

Shalini Misra Shalini Misra Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

It is so frustrating when you take a medicine to feel better and then worry about weight gain. Don't be too hard on yourself; focus on recovering from your pain first.

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Sunil Wagle Sunil Wagle Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

At my age, even breathing seems to add weight, so I can't blame Celebrex entirely! But seriously, pain relief means less stress, which sometimes helps you sleep and manage weight better anyway.

Abhishek Malhotra Abhishek Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about the scale right now. Getting rid of your pain is the main goal so you can move around freely again, and that will actually help you stay fit!

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

As someone who deals with medicines daily, I can tell you Celebrex is an NSAID, not a steroid. Steroids cause weight gain, Celebrex generally doesn't, so you can rest easy on that front.

Kunal Kapoor Kunal Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Don't worry, Celebrex isn't going to turn you into a balloon overnight! It's just a painkiller, not a giant tub of ghee, so chill out and take it if your doc prescribed it.

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Vandana Deshpande Vandana Deshpande Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, even I was worried about this. But my doctor said it's mostly just minor swelling or water weight, nothing to worry about. Just keep eating home food, ho na.

Rajeshwari Rao Rajeshwari Rao Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

In most clinical cases, Celebrex doesn't cause active fat gain, though mild fluid retention can happen in rare cases. If you're using it long-term for arthritis, regular checkups with your doctor are always recommended.

Meera Saxena Meera Saxena Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I spend hours researching side effects of every single tablet and got so scared of weight gain with this too. Just keep a small dairy of what you eat and check with your doc if you notice sudden swelling in your feet.

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