Mobic is a prescription drug used to reduce pain, stiffness, and inflammation caused by arthritis. This eMedTV page covers Mobic side effects, strengths, and overdose symptoms -- as well as conditions to tell your doctor about before taking the drug.
Among the common side effects of Mobic are diarrhea, nausea, and upper respiratory infections. This eMedTV page also lists rare Mobic side effects (such as swelling and fainting) and side effects requiring emergency medical help (such as chest pain).
If you're taking Mobic and weight gain occurs, talk to your doctor. This eMedTV page explains how rapid weight gain can signify congestive heart failure in some people on Mobic, and also lists tips for dealing with weight gain (like getting exercise).
What is Mobic used for? As this eMedTV page explains, Mobic is used to treat symptoms of various types of arthritis (such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis). This page also covers the drug's off-label uses (including treating gout symptoms).
The starting Mobic dosage for treating osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis symptoms is 7.5 mg once daily. This eMedTV resource also offers dosage guidelines for treating juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, as well as some general information on dosing.
Among the drugs that Mobic can potentially interact with are diuretics, aspirin, and lithium. This eMedTV page explains how Mobic drug interactions can alter the way the body metabolizes the drugs and raise the risk of bleeding, among other things.
Mobic can cause heart failure or anemia in some people. This eMedTV page also lists other Mobic precautions and warnings, such as the safety of taking Mobic if you drink alcohol frequently or are nursing -- and people who shouldn't take Mobic at all.
Mobic can possibly cause problems to an unborn child if taken during pregnancy. This eMedTV segment also describes how Mobic can complicate labor and delivery -- and urges talking with your doctor if you're taking Mobic and pregnancy occurs.
There are two forms of generic Mobic available: Meloxicam tablets and Meloxicam oral suspension (liquid). This eMedTV page lists companies that manufacture generic Mobic (such as Par Pharmaceuticals) and some of its strengths (such as 15 mg tablets).
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