Celecoxib vs NSAIDs
Physical function · patients with rheumatoid arthritis
1 finding from 1 review
- no estimate extracted2 studies · 849 participantsLow
Celecoxib showed no clear difference in cardiovascular events (myocardial infarction, stroke) compared with traditional NSAIDs (low certainty).
Celecoxib probably leads to lower incidence of gastroduodenal ulcers ≥ 3 mm compared with traditional NSAIDs (moderate certainty).
Celecoxib showed no clear difference in short‐term serious adverse events compared with traditional NSAIDs (low certainty).
Celecoxib probably leads to lower total withdrawals; compared with traditional NSAIDs (moderate certainty).
Celecoxib showed no clear difference in clinical improvement: American College of Rheumatology 20%… compared with traditional NSAIDs (moderate certainty).