Cardiorenal Effects of Newer NSAIDs (Celecoxib) versus Classic NSAIDs (Ibuprofen) in Patients with Arthritis
Table 3
Fluid retention effects of celecoxib versus ibuprofen.
Celecoxib 400 mg b.i.d. (N = 396)
Ibuprofen 800 mg t.d.s. (N = 396)
Any edema-related adverse events (% of patients)§
4.1
6.2*
CHF Congestive Heart Failure (% of patients)
0.5
0.5
Withdrawals for edema-related adverse events (% of patients)
0.7
1.0
Withdrawals due to CHF (% of patients)
0.1
0.3
Increase in body weight of ≥3% (% of patients)
20.7
21.1
b.i.d. twice a day; t.d.s. three times a day. §Includes investigator reports of edema, generalized edema or peripheral edema.
*
versus celecoxib by Fisher exact test.