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-Jul-31 4:29 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Jul-30 9:08 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*
- 1,616,000
- 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 11,900 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% |
mild
severe
|
| Back/Neck Pain | 33% |
mild
severe
|
| Pain-Generalized | 33% |
mild
severe
|
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 15% |
mild
severe
|
| Fibromyalgia | 13% |
mild
severe
|
| Other | 3% |
mild
severe
|
How well does Mobic work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 11,900 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 11,900 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 significant 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:
my dr. prescribed me celebrex but I cannot afford it. Can I change to Mobic
47 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-06-26 21:14:22
Question/Comment:
Could Mobic cause burning in the vaginal area?
59 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-06-24 10:42:42
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Mobic does not typically cause burning in the vaginal area. If you are still have symptoms, it would be best to make an appointment with your doctor to check for an infection or irritation.
Posted: 2010-07-06 10:35:50
Question/Comment:
I have been taking Meloxicam 15 mg for about a year without any problems. It sure has made a difference in my arthritis pain.
67 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-06-14 09:24:55
Question/Comment:
I have been taking Mobic off and on for the past 2+ years and no problems that I can think of.
44 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-06-07 20:42:11
Question/Comment:
i take meloxicam7.5 it has worked good for me
61 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-06-05 07:43:31
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Mobic