i first took this drug several weeks ago but ran out. when i was able to get back home i told my doctor the drug worked great, but now this new Rx doesnt seem to have the same effect. should i up the dosage or could it be that a different company made this pill. they do not look the same as the first
Will increasing the dosage of mobic from 15mg to 30mg daily, work and/or is it recommended?
Question posted by gatoriii on 23 June 2012
Last updated on 19 August 2014
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HeadStarter
24 June 2012
Hi gatoriii...
What were you feeling has changed since you were switched to 30mg?? The look of the pill could just be a different manufacturer... pharmacies usually go for the cheaper generics. Mine is manufactured by Lupin. If that helps you any. Do NOT increase this med on your own and you can take too much of this and end up with worse problems like nausea or dizziness and other unwanted side effects.
Never change your dose by yourself though. I don't know what you thought you were feeling as a benefit that you are not now but changing your med without consulting your doctor could have serious and adverse effects for you. Is this a refillable prescription? If so, you won't be able to get it earlier either. Mine has refills but I guarantee you if you started to double up, you would run out with a 1/2 month left and then what would you do???
I would contact the doctor or even the pharmacy and ask if any new changes have been made to this medication because it isn't working the same. It doesn't hurt to ask the pharmacist... that is what they do. Asking your doctor might be helpful, too. I cannot imagine what has changed for you. Can you elaborate on this one??? I will help you as much as I can...
Mary
Delila
24 June 2012
Great answer, i agree!
HeadStarter
24 June 2012
Thank you, Delila -
I was thinking that this person was trying to see if doubling would give the same "feeling" as when the previous dosing was given. I understand the experimenting because I'm not going to lie... I have done it to see what works. I just don't recommend doing that because of the untoward side effects that I too have experienced. It is unfortunate, I think, to give advice from that perspective... two wrongs still make it wrong. I'd rather get to the bottom of what "changed" than keep trying to self administer. I have had some nasty and costly reactions. I would hate to see anyone have the reactions that I have inflicted on myself just to see if it worked better. I am more than lucky to be alive. I am grateful to God that I stopped doing that... I respect myself and my body. There was a time in my life that I was a respecter of "no thing" or "myself"...
a terrible way to go through life, hey??? I may be slowing down in life but internally, I feel better than I did when I was in my 30's and 40's. I am looking around the corner at 60 and don't relate to age any more. It is just a number and doesn't change who I am or how I feel about me : )
I want you to know, Delila, that you are constantly on my mind. I applaud you for taking the steps you are to heal yourself, your mind, and your body. I am here for you if you need it or want it, okay?
Marec123
20 Aug 2014
How long does it take to start feeling better?
balbanese
23 June 2012
Be that as it may you shouldn't double the dosage without your Dr's approval. Hope this helps.
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