Cardiorenal Effects of Newer NSAIDs (Celecoxib) versus Classic NSAIDs (Ibuprofen) in Patients with Arthritis
Table 2
Blood pressure effects of celecoxib versus ibuprofen.
Event
Celecoxib 400 mg b.i.d. (N = 396)
Ibuprofen 800 mg t.d.s. (N = 396)
Any hypertension adverse event (% of patients)§
2.7
4.2*
New-onset hypertension (% of patients)
2.0
3.1*
Aggravated hypertension (% of patients)
0.8
1.2
Withdrawal for hypertension related adverse effects (% of patients)§
0.3
0.3
Mean change in blood pressure (mmHg)
Systolic
−0.6
>20*
Diastolic
−0.7
3.2
Increases in blood pressure (% of patients)#
Systolic >20 mmHg from baseline and absolute value > 140 mmHg
5.0
7.0*
Diastolic >15 mmHg from baseline and absolute value > 90 mmHg
1.9
2.2
b.i.d. twice a day; t.d.s. three times a day. §New-onset or aggravated. #observed at final clinic visit.
*
P <.05 versus celecoxib by Fisher exact test.