Meloxicam

Alternate Name: Vivlodex

Description: Mobic is prescribed for the treatment of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Meloxicam is the generic version. On average Mobic is priced at about $37 for a supply of 30, 15 mg tablets. Luckily, you can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to receive a Mobic discount of up to 80% off the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Analgesic, Antirheumatic, Central Nervous System Agent, Musculoskeletal Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 15 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use this medicine during the later part of a pregnancy unless your doctor tells you it is okay. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, heart failure, asthma, bleeding problems, high blood pressure, any heart or blood vessel problems, phenylketonuria, a recent heart attack, or a history of ulcers or other stomach problems. Tell your doctor if you smoke or drink alcohol regularly. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of blood clots, heart attack, stroke, or heart failureBleeding problems, including stomach or bowel bleeding or ulcerLiver problemsHigh blood pressureKidney problemsSerious skin reactions This medicine may cause a delay in ovulation for women and may decrease sperm count in men, which can affect their ability to have children. If you plan to have children, talk with your doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet Severe stomach pain, vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds, bloody or black, tarry stools Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Food Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are trying to get pregnant. Some women who take this medicine have trouble getting pregnant., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., Do not use aspirin or any other NSAID medicine (including diflunisal, salsalate) unless your doctor says it is okay., Do not take the oral liquid together with sodium polystyrene sulfonate. Meloxicam oral liquid contains sorbitol, which may cause a serious bowel problem if taken with sodium polystyrene sulfonate., Some medicines can affect how meloxicam works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Amiodarone, cholestyramine, cyclosporine, digoxin, fluconazole, lithium, methotrexate, pemetrexed, sulphaphenazoleBlood pressure medicineBlood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat depression (including SNRIs, SSRIs)Steroid medicine (including hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone)