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A member asked:

Is there another medicine besides mobic (meloxicam) that i can take to help with my arthritis ?

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Dr. Brian Le answered

Specializes in Pain Management

NSAIDS: Meloxicam is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. It is usually used to treated painful conditions, including arthritis. There are many more nsaids such as naprosyn, etodolac, Celebrex (celecoxib) ... For arthritic pain.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 6/28/2014

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