Compare meloxicam vs. Relafen

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Mobic (meloxicam)

Prescription only

Relafen (nabumetone)

Prescription only
Relieves pain and inflammation.

Mobic (meloxicam) works well for pain and inflammation and you only take it once a day, but you need a prescription.

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3.8/ 5 average rating with 141 reviewsformeloxicam
Relieves pain and inflammation.

Relafen (nabumetone) works well for relieving pain and inflammation, but may take up to a week to kick in.

Upsides
  • Taken only once a day, while other NSAIDS need to be taken a few times a day for the same effect.
  • Works well to relieve pain and inflammation due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Causes less stomach upset than other NSAIDs.
  • Relatively cheap compared to other prescription NSAIDS.
  • Relafen (nabumetone) is good for relieving pain and inflammation from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Usually taken only once a day, while other NSAIDS need to be taken a few times a day for the same effect.
  • Relafen (nabumetone) causes less stomach upset and overall side effects than other NSAIDs, like ibuprofen and naproxen.
Downsides
  • Mobic (meloxicam) does not kick in as fast as other NSAIDS.
  • It's available by prescription only.
  • Mobic (meloxicam) is not as safe as other alternatives for pregnant women and people who are age 60 or older.
  • It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.
  • Relafen (nabumetone) does not work as quickly as other NSAIDs.
  • Relafen (nabumetone), like other NSAIDS, is not safe for pregnant women and people who are age 60 or older.
  • Relafen (nabumetone) can cause serious complications including stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long period of time.
  • The safety and effectiveness of Relafen (nabumetone) for children are not known so they should not take it.
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  • Pill
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Reviews
141 reviews so far
64%
saidit'sworth it
54%
saiditworked well
13%
saidit'sa big hassle

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Side effects
15possible side effects
  • Indigestion
    10%
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
    8%
  • Nausea
    7%
  • Urinary tract infection
    7%
  • Pain
    5%
  • Abdominal pain
    3%
  • Constipation
    3%
  • Diarrhea
    3%
  • Gas
    3%
  • Vomiting
    3%
  • Dizziness
    3%
  • Headache
    3%
  • Anemia
    3%
  • Swelling
    2%
  • Insomnia
    2%
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3possible side effects
  • Diarrhea
    14%
  • Upset stomach
    13%
  • Stomach pain
    12%
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Risks and risk factors
  • Heart attack and stroke
    • History of heart problems
    • Taking the medicine for a long period of time
  • Stomach bleeding
    • History of stomach bleeding
    • Age 60 or older
    • Taking aspirin, other NSAIDs, or blood thinners
    • Drinking more than 3 alcoholic beverages a day
    • Smoking
    • Taking the medicine for a long time
  • Severe allergic reaction
    • Asthma
    • Nasal polyps
    • Aspirin allergy
    • NSAID allergy
  • Kidney damage
    • Kidney disease
    • Heart failure
    • Liver disease
    • Taking certain high blood pressure medications
    • Age 60 or older
    • Taking the medicine for a long period of time
  • Harm to fetus (unborn baby)
    • Women who want to or can become pregnant
    • Pregnant women
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  • Heart attack and stroke
    • History of heart problems
    • Taking Relafen (nabumetone) for a long period of time
  • Stomach bleeding
    • History of stomach bleeding and/or ulcers
    • Age 60 or older
    • Taking aspirin, other NSAIDs, steroids, or blood thinners
    • Drinking alcoholic beverages
    • Smoking
    • Taking the medicine for a long period of time
    • People with poor general health
  • Severe allergic reaction
    • Asthma
    • Nasal polyps
    • Aspirin allergy
    • NSAID allergy
  • Kidney damage
    • Kidney disease
    • Heart failure
    • Liver disease
    • Taking certain high blood pressure medications
    • Age 60 or older
    • Taking the medicine for a long period of time
  • Harm to fetus
    • Pregnant women
    • Women who want to or can become pregnant
  • Heart-related complications
    • Recent heart surgery or heart attack
    • History of high blood pressure
    • History of heart failure
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