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Is the drug mobic (meloxicam) and celebrax the same? what are celebrax side effects and mobic (meloxicam)? which is best?

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NSAIDs: These are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines and work very well to help with common problems caused by inflammation - arthritis, for example. All anti-inflammatories (including over the counter nsaids) have the risk of putting a litte extra strain on the heart. Although some of these medicatins (vioxx, bextra) were removed from the market, overall most doctors agree these are very safe.

Answered 9/5/2017

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Similar: Both drugs are so-called partially selective nsaids. Their side effects are similar. Because they have absolutely different molecular structure, there are individual differences in effect. Therefore neither is the best or worst.

Answered 12/25/2014

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How long should you wait if switching back to mobic (meloxicam) from celebrex?

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