A new study has found that Celebrex raises blood pressure compared with placebo, but it does not increase pressure as much as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Aleve (naproxen) and Advil (ibuprofen). Both types of medicines cause patients to retain salt and water, which leads to swelling and increased blood pressure.
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