Meloxicam or Mobic
Complete list of drugs used to
treat arthritis.
Meloxicam or Mobic is used to relieve the pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling),
and stiffness caused by arthritis. It works by decreasing the body's production of
prostaglandin, a substance that causes inflammation and pain.
Your arthritis symptoms should improve within several weeks of beginning meloxicam. If
your symptoms do not improve or they worsen, call your doctor. Do not stop taking
meloxicam without talking to your doctor. Arthritis symptoms will return if you stop
taking Meloxicam or Mobic.
Precautions before taking Meloxicam or Mobic
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to meloxicam, aspirin, nonsteriodal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you
are taking, especially aspirin, anticoagulants (''blood thinners'') such as warfarin
(Coumadin), betamethasone (Celestone), benazapril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten),
cholestyramine (Cholybar, Questran, Questran Light), cortisone (Cortone), dexamethasone
(Decadron, Dexone), diuretics (''water pills''), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril
(Monopril), fludrocortisone (Florinef), hydrocortisone (Cortef, Hydrocortone), lithium
(Cibalith-S, Eskalith, Lithobid, others), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril),
methylprednisolone (Medrol), moexipril (Univasc), prednisolone (Prelone), prednisone
(Deltasone, Orasone), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), triamcinolone (Aristocort),
and vitamins or herbal products.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had asthma; liver, kidney, or heart disease: a
severe allergic reaction to aspirin or an NSAID; nasal polyps; ulcers; gastrointestinal
disease; a history of alcohol abuse; or if you currently smoke tobacco products.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If
you become pregnant while taking meloxicam, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you
are taking meloxicam.
Side effects of Meloxicam or Mobic
Although side effects from Meloxicam or Mobic are not common, they can occur. Tell your
doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- loss of appetite
- upset stomach
- constipation
- diarrhea
- gas
- weight gain
- dizziness
- headache
- muscle, joint, or back pain
- difficulty sleeping
- cough
- frequent urination
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- skin rash
- difficulty breathing
- respiratory infection
- urinary tract infection
- bloody diarrhea or black tarry stools
- itching
- abdominal pain
- excessive tiredness
- vomiting
- flu-like symptoms
- dark urine
- yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes
- swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
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