Mobic
(meloxicam)
Relieves pain and inflammation.
Our bottom line
Mobic (meloxicam) works well for pain and inflammation and you only take it once a day, but you need a prescription.
- Drug class: Pain
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (meloxicam)
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.
What to expect from meloxicam, on one page
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.
What to expect from meloxicam, on one page
Mobic (meloxicam) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It blocks the inflammation process in your body, which relieves pain and swelling.
- Drug class: Pain
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (meloxicam)
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Suspension
Prices and coupons
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What to expect when you take Mobic (meloxicam) for Osteoarthritis/Rheumatoid arthritis
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- Effectiveness
- Starts to kick inFull effects
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- Possible side effects
- Upset stomach
- Dizziness
- Unexplained weight gain
- High blood pressure
- Rash
- Headache
It can take time for a drug to start working, or for some side effects to go away.
Source: FDA product label and Iodine pharmacistsSide effect rates for Mobic (meloxicam)
- Indigestion10%10%
- Upper respiratory tract infection8%8%
- Nausea7%7%
- Urinary tract infection7%7%
- Pain5%5%
- Abdominal pain3%3%
- Constipation3%3%
- Diarrhea3%3%
- Gas3%3%
- Vomiting3%3%
- Dizziness3%3%
- Headache3%3%
- Anemia3%3%
- Swelling2%2%
- Insomnia2%2%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of meloxicam.
People taking meloxicam felt side effect more
People taking meloxicam felt side effect less
Risks and Warnings for Mobic (meloxicam)
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- › History of heart problems
- › Taking the medicine for a long period of time
Mobic (meloxicam) can increase your chances of getting blood clots, a heart attack, or stroke. To lower the risk of having these problems, take the medicine at the lowest dose and for the shortest time possible. Talk to your doctor right away if you experience chest pain, inability to breathe, weakness in 1 side of the body, or difficulty speaking.
This is a black box warning. The FDA requires this warning when there is a significant risk of serious or life-threatening effects that anyone taking the drug should consider.
Common concerns from people taking Mobic (meloxicam)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- Not worth itBig hassleReviewed meloxicamon 2/7/2018I was taking it for rheumatoid arthritis and inflammation, the pain at night was unbearable. But I will be honest I would rather take an over-the-counter pain reliever any day then this stuff. There is no way I would ever take this again52WomanLess than a weekWould rather not say
- It should be taken only once a day, with food or milk to prevent stomach upset.
- Not worth itBig hassleReviewed Mobicon 10/11/2019I took it as directed and with food, but it still gave me painful indigestion and a UTI. I love that it helped with the pain and inflammation I was having but the side effects aren't worth it.46WomanWould rather not sayWould rather not say
- Not worth itBig hassleReviewed meloxicamon 4/21/2019Take it with food if you can, but it still doesn't help much!57A few monthsOsteoarthritis
- Worth itSome hassleReviewed meloxicamon 10/4/2017make sure you take it with food. Say, a banana.76ManA few monthsOsteoarthritis
- Mobic (meloxicam) can damage your kidneys if you take it for a very long time. Taking the lowest dose for the shortest amount of time lowers your risk. Talk to your doctor if this worries you, or if you already have kidney damage before you start taking Mobic (meloxicam).
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed meloxicamon 12/1/2016With my insurance it is about a penny a pill. No side effects but after reading info above I may ask my doctor for some kidney function screening annually. I have a knee injury. I wear acl braces during tennis and ice immediately afterward60WomanArthritis
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed meloxicamon 11/13/2016My doctor ordered blood tests quarterly to check my kidneys.68WomanArthritis
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed meloxicamon 10/11/2016Great drug. Be sure to have periodic kidney function tests.73ManArthritis
- Mobic (meloxicam) can cause stomach bleeding which can be dangerous. If you notice blood in your vomit or your stool has bright red blood or looks like black coffee grounds, or if you have pain in your stomach that doesn't go away, talk to your doctor right away.
- Works well to relieve pain and inflammation due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
- Not sureReviewed meloxicamon 2/6/2018Would take in lower dose. Relieved pains after 2 weeks.72WomanWould rather not say
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed meloxicamon 5/12/2020I used 2 tablets in one night instead of 1 tablet. The next morning my shoulder joint was far less painful and could lift my arm above my head. Before I couldn't do it. Cellerbrex capsules didn't help at all.meloxicam is even used at vets to assist animals with pain and inflammation. Same Meloxicam meds is used. And it really works.44WomanJust as neededOsteoarthritis
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed otheron 10/5/2019Must continue to use it or the pain returns after a couple of days. Also make sure you eat with it as it has given me a bacterial infection in my stomach.57WomanTwo years or moreOsteoarthritis
- Not sureReviewed meloxicamWeight gain54Woman