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How long should you wait if switching back to mobic (meloxicam) from celebrex?
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No need to wait: You can switch the next day.
Answered 9/21/2018
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No need to wait: Celebrex and mobic, (meloxicam) like all anti-inflammatories, have a short 1/2 life (the time they are active in the body). You do not need to wait before switching. You can switch immediately, just don't take them on the same day.
Answered 9/21/2018
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