Celebrex vs Mobic
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| Celebrex is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. | Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). | |||
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| Add Celebrex review Have used this med for a very long time.But I started having bad headaches and knee pain.The doctor said that this med would not cause me to have these problems.I had headaches from morning to night every day for a good year.I stoped taking it and after a week my headaches are gone and my knee oain is gone.I need to find something else that may work. Been on Celebrex since it came on the market, easy on the stomach and it works! I have DDD and severe shoulder/collar bone pain set on by a past car accident. I had been on Celebrex once before and it didn't do anything for me positive or negative. Recently the pain started getting unbarable so I descided to give it another shot and it seemed to help this go-around so I continue taking it 100mg twice a day. I recently ran out and had to wait a week for payday to come around a ... I have advanced chondromalacia in my knees and severe degeneration L5-S1. I think for mild degenerative pain, Celebrex probably would be helpful, but for my moderate pain it is of no benefit. Doc wants me to continue to take it for its anti inflammatory properties. Costly. I also take Tramadol, as needed for pain management. Personally, i think Celebrex is an overrated medication! | Add Mobic review After only 4 tabs I began to experience more swelling in the hands burning pain up my left arm, shoulder and across my chest. MY BP which runs in the 120's over high 60's shot up to 160's over 80's to 90's and persisted for several days after discontinuing usage. I have arthritis in my right knee due to a previous surgery. I am overweight and trying to lose, but while walking, the knee pain flailed up again. Dr prescribed to reduce pain and swelling. After a week, I started to itch all over, my tongue feels puffy and I'm going to the bathroom ALOT! I called my pharmacist and she told me to stop taking it cause I was having a really bad reaction! Plus, the ... seems to help with the pain , but makes me sick had to stop med My reaction to this medication: Red flushing of skin on face and chest after first dose. I was told to discontinue use. | |||
