Mobic vs Motrin
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| 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). | Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. It is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain due to the common cold or flu. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. | |||
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| 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. | Add Motrin review It takes down the pain in my joints but it does make me drowsy. Used 800 mg for a toothache pain over a period of 10 days per dentists instructions. Kept the pain under control, was very pleased with the results. | |||
