Get Informed: Mobic
Active Ingredient(s)
Meloxicam
What does it do?
This product is primarily used in the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Mar-21 12:19 AM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Mar-20 9:02 PM
Other Names
- Mobic
- Meloxicam
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- C
Black Box Warning
This product has a black box warning relating to an increased risk of cardiovascular and gastrointestinal problems.
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 13 Apr 2000
- Est US Patients*
- 1,633,000
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Mobic or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Recent alerts for Mobic
There have been no iGuard.org alerts regarding Mobic during the past year.
Mobic Safety Report
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What is Mobic used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 10,800 patients that use Mobic (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Osteoarthritis | 52% | 
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| Back/Neck Pain | 33% |
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| Pain-Generalized | 33% |
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| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 15% | 
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| Fibromyalgia | 13% |
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| Other | 3% | 
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How well does Mobic work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 10,800 users taking Mobic (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 76%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Mobic outweigh the bad things.
- 10%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Mobic.
Common Side Effects of Mobic
iGuard regularly polls our more than 10,800 users taking Mobic (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
19% of patients experience side-effects on Mobic
1% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Mobic
Most Common Side Effects...
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Dizziness
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Nausea/Vomiting
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Abdo Pain/Cramps
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Vision Changes
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Drowsiness
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= 10%
Less than 1%: Bruising, Constipation, Dryness, Swelling/Edema, Weight Gain
Global Patient Feedback for Mobic (Meloxicam) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I also am taking 1-7.5mg of Mobic daily and do not even notice I am taking it. I do take Hyzaar and Norvasc for BP, but it seems to be under control. I would really like to stop taking it, I have been on it for a couple of years.
57 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-19 12:30:43
Question/Comment:
I quit taking meloxicam because it didnt work very well.
50 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-11 10:34:04
Question/Comment:
I'm on Meloxicam 15mg daily and now surprised my Dr. recommended it since I see it can elevate BP and cause weight gain... she's been on me about weight and elevated BP. With a low pos. ANA result they checked other antibodies & decided I don't have Lupus (ignoring other symptoms), & I'm wondering if part of what I'm delaing with is Fibromyalgia. I read somewhere this type of NSAID doesn't work well for that. I'd agree, if that's what I have, because it's not helping.
42 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-02-20 00:25:21
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Meloxicam can cause weight gain and elevated blood pressure because it causes fluid retention. The weight gain is not usually significant. If you do have fibromyalgia, there are other medications that work much better. Medications that work specifically on nerve-related pain.
Posted: 2010-02-24 11:16:33
Question/Comment:
I used this after having what was considered "tennis elbow" for the 1st time that didn't go away on its own. Did nothing for that but did help my rhomboid/shoulder pain. However, I noticed my BP was up & it seems I put on 5+ pounds, so I have stopped using it regularly.
51 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-02-17 00:01:53
Question/Comment:
I am on Meloxicam also on Glimepiride,Lisinopril and Simvastatin.there was something said about sensitivity when taking Meloxicam andLisinopril together. What kind of sensitivity are you talking about?
47 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-02-04 06:25:09
iGuard Answer/Reply:
The issue with taking meloxicam with lisinopril is that meloxicam can increase blood pressure, and the lisinopril is being taken to lower blood pressure. Make sure to keep any follow-up appointments with your physician and monitor your blood pressure regularly.
Posted: 2010-02-07 10:30:38
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