Mobic
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| Brand Name: | Mobic |
| Generic: | Meloxicam |
| Availability: | Prescription |
| This drug was approved by the FDA in one form or another on: 2000-04-14 , | |
| This drug is made in one form or another by the following companies: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals | |
| This drug is available in the following forms: Tablets and Oral Suspensions | |
| View the actual FDA approved label for this drug at the following links: PDF Label |
About Mobic
Mobic is used to relieve the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in adults.
Precautions for Mobic
Do not stop taking any medications that you have been prescribed without first talking to your health care provider.
Serious problems such as liver damage have occurred in people treated with NSAIDs. Some of the warning signs of liver damage can be nausea, vomiting, fatigue, loss of appetite, itching, yellow coloring of skin or eyes, "flu-like" symptoms and dark urine. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your health care provider right away.
Mobic can cause your body to retain fluid and swell. Your health care provider will decide if Mobic is right for you, if you:
- retain fluids
- have high blood pressure
- have heart failure
If you have asthma, you may have aspirin-sensitive asthma. If an aspirin-sensitive asthmatic takes aspirin it can cause severe narrowing of the airway (bronchospasm), and even death. Since this type of reaction also has occurred after taking NSAIDs. Mobic should not be given to aspirin-sensitive patients.
The safety and effectiveness of Mobic in patients below the age of 18 years has not been determined.
Side Effects of Mobic
- indigestion
- upper respiratory tract infection
- diarrhea
- joint pain
- stomach pain
- nausea
Rarely, serious ulcers have occurred in patients taking Mobic.
Who Should Not Take Mobic
You should not take Mobic if you have experienced asthma, hives, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). A few examples of other NSAIDs are ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, nabumetone, and ketoprofen.
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today i was prescribed mobic for my pain in my neck and back. will start takin it tomorrow. will get back after the first night to see if i have any effects from it.
Posted By MICHAEL at Mon 12 May 2008, 1:56 PM in Mobic || 0 Replies
No Subject
i have just started taking mobic it seams to help let u know later
Posted By harriet at Tue 7 Jun 2005, 12:00 AM in Mobic || 0 Replies
had to find out more on the Web
It's important to disclose a little background information first -
I am 43 years old and lead a very active life. (Hiking, Running, Gym, Softball, etc.)
and I am 18 months out from a Spinal Fusion at L4 L5 (yep I got hardware, rods and screws).
I do admit I push the boundaries of my surgery, and I do still feel stiffness and pain of my lower back and hips even after the surgery. The doctor prescribed Celebrex. I took it on and off for the last year but couldn't stomach it, and it didn't seem to do much. The doctor switched me over to Mobic a week ago. It wasn't sure if I was really noticing any improvement until my Softball game last night. I had improved flexibility, and a decrease in my level of pain while playing. This was noticeable by myself and my team mates as it was reflected in my performance on the field. Normally after a game I always left in allot of pain, which required about 24 hours to level off to normal. True I was a little tight ast night but I got up this morning feeling great, and would have to say my pain level is lower than usual. WOW!
One thing I did notice about Mobic is that I cannot tolerate an evening dose prior to bed, It makes me very nauseous. I have found that for me personally It appears to work better in the morning, after eating, and I make sure I take it with a large glass of water.
Posted By Donnie at Sat 18 Oct 2003, 12:00 AM in Mobic || 0 Replies
re
Have been taking 7.5 mg of mobic for some time now to treat osteoarthritis of the knee. Recently the dosage was upped to 15 mg. Have not seen significant improvement in either dosage. On the other hand I have never had any side effects from the medication
Posted By Robert Stanton at Tue 26 Aug 2003, 12:00 AM in Mobic || 1 Reply
Fatigue and Sleepiness
I have been taking Mobic for a week now, switching from Vioxx. I have noticed that I have felt terribly tired and sleepy for the last five days -- so much so as to be debilitating. I don't yet know if the Mobic is responsible. Does anyone else have this experience with the drug?
Thanks.
Posted By Unregistered at Tue 18 Nov 2003, 12:00 AM in Mobic || 0 Replies
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this stuff works great i use it with loritabs and it realy helps my joint pain but it makes me very sleepy.
Posted By raybron at Wed 10 Dec 2003, 12:00 AM in Mobic || 0 Replies
Change in Kidney function
Been taking Mobic for almost a year,it has helped allot for shoulder joint pain.But,I take 6 month blood tests to see the effects.My last test was above normal kidney function.Has anyone had this problem with Mobic?
Posted By Mike at Sun 13 Jan 2008, 7:03 PM in Mobic || 0 Replies
mobic? side effect
Since taking Mobic as a follow up to Naproxen slow release for about three months to relieve severe injury pain and inflammation have experienced very extreme pain and discomfort in the upper area or my stomach (under the breast bone). Have had gastroscopy with no sign of ulcer or scarring to indicate prior presenceof healed ulcer. Test normal.
I am on a very bland diet as not sure if food has exacerbrated symptoms and taking pariet as antacid, this might be controlling problem or it may have disappeared?
Haven't found source of problem but very wary of recurrence of extensive discomfort and pain that begins up to two hours after eating, hence continued bland diet. Any thoughts or experiences helpful.
Consequence of these problems is that I will not use any nsaids or anti inflammatory as pain is too intense to bear. I will have to bear joint and shoulder pain as less of two evils. Lots of painkillers may be only option for relief when needed. Hope to hear any ideas or suggestions.
thanks
Lori
Posted By Lori at Mon 1 Sep 2003, 12:00 AM in Mobic || 3 Replies
fluid retention
I was in an auto accident that left me with a brain contusion causing me to stutter. The MD gave me Mobic to reduce the inflammation. After 8 days on it, I had gained 8 pounds and my stomach was so distended I looked pregnant. It did take the stutter away after 2 days, and it did not return after stopping Mobic. My concern now is discomfort in my ovaries.(I am menopausal, but it feels like continuous cramps) I have lost 5 of the 8 pounds and my stomach has gone down in size.
Posted By Linda at Wed 25 May 2005, 12:00 AM in Mobic || 0 Replies
mobic and fibromyalgia
I have fibromyalgia and arthritis and have been taking ultracet for over a year now. It helps with the pain, however, I haven't felt this good since I started taking mobic along with the ultracet. I haven't felt this pain free in a year and a half. I love the drug, it lets me sleep and it really helps.
Posted By Nitza at Wed 6 Jul 2005, 12:00 AM in Mobic || 0 Replies
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I am taking Mobic for fibromyalgia and have found that it significantly reduces my pain. I do have asthma but not related to taking aspirin. Anyone with fibromyalgia that has not tried this for pain should consult their rheumatologist, it has made a great difference in my life.
Posted By Susan Daugherty at Sat 18 Oct 2003, 12:00 AM in Mobic || 0 Replies
side effects
Mobic was prescribed due to muscle injury in my shoulder to reduce inflammation. I find I am routinely waking up in the middle of the night, often from nightmares. Some reduction in pain but dr. has also prescribed physical therapy which will now start after 2 weeks of Mobic. Will continue on Mobic for 2 more weeks. Anyone else experience nightmares?
Posted By Dan at Sat 18 Oct 2003, 12:00 AM in Mobic || 3 Replies
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I have had 2 tabs of Mobic 2 days apart(The Docs suggestion as i have extreme sensitivity to drugs), and particularly after the second dose i was very tight in chest and wheezy then later in day felt most pecular and extremely dizzy,and severe tinnitus, so my Father suggested i look up on the enternet for info of side effects as i was given a sample by my Doc to try without any info. He knows i am a long term asthmatic and have had life threatening attacks in the past, I told him i have had very bad reactions to ibrufen and other nsaids and especially aspirin and related drug family in the past, both with asthma and stomach problems. These have been compounded by a non malignant brain tumour op which left me paralysed on the left side for quite some mths, 15yrs ago, this is the side where the worst of the side effects were centred.The frustrating part is that it did help my severe athritis pain which was very debilitating. But as i had such a weird reaction which got worse with this second tablet, plus the effects on my asthma. I am going to stop taking it and consult my Doc. Has anyone else had extreme dizziness with this drug?
Posted By Annette at Sun 7 Sep 2003, 12:00 AM in Mobic || 1 Reply
Dreams
I have been taking Mobic for two weeks now for osteo-arthritis in my knees and hip. The pain has been reduced and I have not gained any weight. I have very vivid dreams now. None of them could be called nightmares but some are a little troubling. I never used to remember my dreams but I now remember many of them.
Posted By Bob at Thu 13 Sep 2007, 11:16 AM in Mobic || 0 Replies
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I have been taking Mobic since January 03twice a day. I have noticed significant improvement. I have swelling of the feet and ankles. It also makes me sleepy. At night I'm practically unconcscious when I'm asleep. I don't hear anything at all and this is not good.
Posted By betty at Thu 28 Aug 2003, 12:00 AM in Mobic || 0 Replies
Wonderful Medication
I was in a car accident 3mth's ago and have had pain in
my lower back , hips and legs.This is something I have never had
to deal with. I tried a Chriopracter for a few weeks and felt worse ,so
I decided to go to my MD. She gave me Mobic and I feel wonderful. I can get up out of bed without help, put my shoes on and drive without any
pain. I quit taking it for a few days to see what happened and the pain
came right back. I don't want to take it forever but for now its what I
need. I am only 33 and I have 3 children so it is important for me to
get back to normal......
Posted By Mary at Sat 18 Oct 2003, 12:00 AM in Mobic || 1 Reply
Weight gain
I was put on Mobic to relieve pain associated with inflammation due to chronic/persistent tendonitis. It helped tremendously, but I have put on at least 6 pounds in just a few weeks! I was wondering what the heck is going on, and after reading this, I'm stopping immediately - one, I'm having surgery, and two - at 5'2", 6 pounds is almost one size, so the weight gain is surely not worth it!
Posted By Unregistered at Mon 12 May 2008, 1:46 PM in Mobic || 0 Replies
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I HAVE BEEN ON MOBIC FOR 3 WEEKS. I FIND TAKING IT A TEA TIME SEEMS TO MAKE ME MORE ALERT. IT DOES HELP FIBROMYALGIA AND THE AWFUL CONSTANT PAINS. I DO APPEAR TO BE GAINING WEIGHT EVEN THOUGH I HAVE STARTED WALKING MORE. A BLOATED FEELING AND THIRSTY. I WILL CONTINUE FOR A FEW MONTHS AS IT HAS GREAT BENEFITS. DOES ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCE THE BLOATING AND THIRST
Posted By Katy at Mon 12 May 2008, 1:45 PM in Mobic || 0 Replies
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My fiance was prescribed Mobic for elbow pain. After taking the medication for close to two years he developed a perforated ulcer and needed emergency surgery. (Almost died)
His doctor did not explain any negative side effects to taking Mobic. We have learned he should have never been prescribed a drug like Mobic in the first place. Since his emergency ulcer surgery he has had three additional surgeries due to the surgery for the ulcer caused by taking Mobic..
Posted By Unregistered at Thu 7 Feb 2008, 12:55 PM in Mobic || 0 Replies
Dreams
I just started taking Mobic last week and after 2 days stopped it. After the first day of taking them, that night I started having really disturbing vivid dreams that bordered on nightmares. The 2nd night the same. After I stopped taking it the dreams went away. Has anyone started with bad dreams and they subsided over time? And if so how long did it take for them to go away? I would rather deal with the pain than waking up from these horrid dreams every night if it is to continue like this.
Posted By Barb at Mon 1 Oct 2007, 10:52 AM in Mobic || 0 Replies