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Which is better for osteoarthritis treatment mobic (meloxicam) or indomethacin?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Different people: respond differently.A good strategy is to try one for 2 weeks.If it works well,continue.If not,switch to the other for 2wks..

Dr McFadden and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/9/2021

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