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Which medicine is better for inflammation, stiffness, pain and muscle soreness/spasms? meloxicam or diclofenac? diclofenac sod ec 75 mg tab tablet,delayed release (dr/ec) or meloxicam 15 mg tablet?

Q: which medicine is better for inflammation, stiffness, pain and muscle soreness/spasms? meloxicam or diclofenac? diclofenac sod ec 75 mg tab tablet,delayed release (dr/ec) or meloxicam 15 mg tablet?

: I believe they are equally effective but meloxicam may be better tolerated. Your pharmacist can provide more information.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

I believe they are equally effective but meloxicam may be better tolerated. Your pharmacist can provide more information.

Answered 12/11/2021

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A member asked:

Which medicine is better for inflammation, stiffness, pain and muscle soreness/spasms? meloxicam or diclofenac? diclofenac sod ec 75 mg tab tablet,delayed release (dr/ec) or meloxicam 15 mg tablet?

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