A 41-year-old member asked:
Can i take mobic (meloxicam) once a day with ibuprofen?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Bruce Rothschildanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
No: One should neither mix metaphors nor non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Can one take meloxicam with ibuprofen?
3 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in

Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 57 years experience
Not advise: Each of these are nsaids and nsaids have efficacy for pain and inflammation but also have a risk for side effects, one of which are ulcers. Taking the two together may not increase efficacy but will increase the risk of side effects especially the risk of GI ulcers.
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