Compare Voltaren vs. meloxicam
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Relieves pain and inflammation.
Cambia (diclofenac) works well for pain and is available in many different forms. If you have a history of heart problems or stomach bleeds, it may not be the best choice.
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4.2/ 5 average rating with 37 reviewsforVoltaren
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
Upsides
- Works well to relieve muscle ache and pain caused by inflammation.
- Minimal risk for addiction unlike narcotics.
- Available in gel or powder packets if you have difficulty taking the pill.
- Most forms are available as generic.
- 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.
Downsides
- Not for chronic, daily use because of increased side-effects.
- May need to be taken two or three-times daily for maximum pain relief.
- Can cause serious stomach problems like inflammation, ulcers, and bleeding.
- Can raise your risk of having blood clots, heart attack, or stroke.
- Can lower kidney function or cause permanent kidney damage.
- 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.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Injection
- Pill
- Suspension
Price
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Reviews
37 reviews so far
81%
saidit'sworth it
76%
saiditworked well
5%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Cambia (diclofenac)?
Leave a review141 reviews so far
64%
saidit'sworth it
54%
saiditworked well
13%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Mobic (meloxicam)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
13possible side effects
- Nausea24%
- Constipation13%
- Headache10%
- Infusion site pain10%
- Dizziness8%
- Gas8%
- Vomiting6%
- Trouble sleeping6%
- Itching5%
- Low blood pressure5%
- Fever4%
- Low red blood counts4%
- Infusion site leakage3%
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 Cambia (diclofenac) 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 period of 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 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