Compare meloxicam vs. Relafen
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
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.
Used for
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Soft tissue injury
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Suspension
- Pill
Price
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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
- Indigestion10%
- Upper respiratory tract infection8%
- Nausea7%
- Urinary tract infection7%
- Pain5%
- Abdominal pain3%
- Constipation3%
- Diarrhea3%
- Gas3%
- Vomiting3%
- Dizziness3%
- Headache3%
- Anemia3%
- Swelling2%
- Insomnia2%
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
- 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