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When I took just the mobic, it didn't seem to do a thing for the pain. But ibuprofen has helped a little. Doctor. A: Thank you for choosing Ask The Doctor. Meloxicam is used to reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and also Ibuprofen, the difference is that Meloxicam is newer than Ibuprofen, but both medications have basically the same effect. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug but has fewer gastrointestinal side effects than other anti-inflammatory drugs that is why you have also been prescribed with prilosec. I had been taking Ibuprofen, but have had to stop because my legs went red, very painful (not my usual arthritic pain) and swelled up.