Compare meloxicam vs. Tylenol
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 fever.
Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) effectively reduces fever and relieves pain, but it doesn't lower inflammation and swelling.
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3.7/ 5 average rating with 1002 reviewsforTylenol
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.
- Works well to relieve pain and fevers.
- Good for menstrual cramps, toothaches, body aches, and mild arthritis pain.
- Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) causes less upset stomach, ulcers, bruising, and bleeding than other pain medications like aspirin and Advil.
- Doesn't cause kidney damage and is also safe to use if you have heart problems or if you're pregnant.
- Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) has been used for a long time and is generally safe for short-term use.
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.
- Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) doesn't treat some kinds of pain as well as other medications like Advil.
- Drinking alcohol while taking Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) can damage your liver.
- To avoid hurting your liver, you need to keep track of the total amount of acetaminophen you are taking since it's a very common ingredient in pain and cold combination medicines.
- Heavy alcohol drinkers and people with liver problems should avoid using Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) since it can cause serious liver damage.
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Dosage forms
- Pill
- Suspension
- Pill
- Chewable tablet
- Dissolving tablet
- Liquid
- Suppository
- Injection
Price
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Reviews
141 reviews so far
64%
saidit'sworth it
54%
saiditworked well
13%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Mobic (meloxicam)?
Leave a review1002 reviews so far
77%
saidit'sworth it
37%
saiditworked well
3%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen)?
Leave a reviewSide 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%
The Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
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
- Accidental overdose and death
- Medication administering errors
- Injection formulation
- Exceeding the recommended maximum daily limits
- Liver damage
- Drinking more than 2 alcoholic beverages a day
- Taking with other Tylenol-containing medicines
- History of liver disease