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The doctor i am seeing gave me mobic, (meloxicam),,,im not suppose to take it every day, but it says takes a week to work,,,does that mean it won't work for me?

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Dr. Howard Feinberg answered

It's OK: Mobic (meloxicam) can start providing pain relief right away. The anti-inflammatory effects take 7-14 days. This means it will work differently when you do not take it every day. This is true of Motrin and all other meds in this class (NSAID). They are often used as your doc recommended to help with pain and reduce side effects.

Answered 9/8/2014

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A member asked:

The doctor i am seeing gave me mobic, (meloxicam),,,im not suppose to take it every day, but it says takes a week to work,,,does that mean it won't work for me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Howard Feinberg answered

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