Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals has announced
the permanent discontinuation of Mobic (meloxicam)
Oral Suspension, 7.5mg/5mL and its authorized generic Meloxicam Oral Suspension, 7.5mg/5mL. The decision to discontinue the product is business-related and not due to product safety or efficacy.
Is there an over-the-counter equivalent to meloxicam?
Meloxicam (Mobic) is generally considered a stronger medication than ibuprofen. Both medications belong to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). But, meloxicam (Mobic) is only available as a prescription, and ibuprofen
is available as both over the-counter and prescription
.
Is it safe to take meloxicam daily?
Meloxicam is safe to take daily
, and it's typically longer-lasting than other over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen. Meloxicam is non-addictive and is easy to stop taking if wanted or required. Sometimes, serious side effects such as allergic reaction, nausea, or vomiting may occur.
Why can't you take meloxicam long-term?
Meloxicam Can Cause Long-Term Harm. All medications have potential side effects. Long-term use of NSAIDs
may increase the risk of stomach or intestinal bleeding, ulcers
, or holes. Long-term use of non-aspirin NSAIDs may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Should I stop taking meloxicam?
Meloxicam oral tablet may be used for short-term or long-term treatment. It comes with risks if you don't take it as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking the drug or don't take it at all:
Your symptoms will remain and may worsen
.
What is a good substitute for meloxicam?
Nimesulide
and meloxicam are a safe alternative drugs for patients intolerant to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
How many hours does meloxicam last?
How Long Does Meloxicam Stay in Your System? The elimination half-life of meloxicam (or the duration of time it takes your body to metabolize and get rid of half of the drug in your system) is
about 20 hours
.
Why is meloxicam bad for you?
This medicine may
increase your risk of having a heart attack, blood clot, or stroke
. This is more likely to occur in people who already have heart and blood vessel disease and who are using this medicine for a long time.
Why is meloxicam bad for your heart?
Meloxicam can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke
. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Meloxicam may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.
Can I have one glass of wine on meloxicam?
Alcohol (Ethanol) meloxicam
Do not drink alcohol while taking meloxicam
. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding caused by meloxicam. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines.
Is weight gain a side effect of meloxicam?
Weight gain and
loss are uncommon side effects of meloxicam
, observed in less than 2% of people taking it. However, fluid retention (edema) is a common side effect, reported in 0.6% to 4.5% of people taking meloxicam in clinical studies.
What happens if you stop taking meloxicam?
There is no known “rebound” worsening of symptoms after stopping meloxicam, so the only effect of stopping meloxicam will be the
unmasking of symptoms that were suppressed by the drug
. The return of any symptoms will last as long as the condition causing them is active, and does not depend on the medication itself.
What can you not take with meloxicam?
Avoid taking aspirin
while you are taking meloxicam, unless your doctor tells you to. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other medicines for pain, fever, swelling, or cold/flu symptoms. They may contain ingredients similar to meloxicam (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen).
When can I stop taking meloxicam?
If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop taking meloxicam and call your doctor:
stomach pain, heartburn
, vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds, blood in the stool, or black and tarry stools.
What time of day should meloxicam be taken?
Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other anti-inflammatory medicine. Take one tablet a day,
after a meal or with a snack
.
Does meloxicam really work?
Meloxicam has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 167 ratings for the treatment of Osteoarthritis.
63% of reviewers reported a positive effect
, while 26% reported a negative effect.
