possible interaction between Celebrex and warfarin

June 1999

Searle is now warning about a possible interaction between Celebrex and warfarin.

This wasn't suspected when Celebrex first came out.

Celebrex DOESN'T affect platelet aggregation or bleeding. Initial tests suggested there wasn't an interaction with warfarin.

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