Adverse effects reported in medical notes (n=80)
| Adverse effect | Incidence | Resulted in parecoxib discontinuation |
| Local site reactions | 15 | 1 |
| Reduction in renal function | 11 | 3 |
| Dyspepsia | 8 | 2 |
| Haematemesis | 2 | 2 |
| Malaena | 2 | 2 |
| GI perforation | 1 | 1 |
| Rash | 1 | 1 |
| Itch | 1 | – |
| Total | 41 | 12 |
GI, gastrointestinal.