Comparing Methocarbamol vs Mobic
Methocarbamol | Mobic (meloxicam) |
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Methocarbamol | Mobic (meloxicam) |
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Prescription only
Methocarbamol is only given when other treatments for musculoskeletal pain have not worked. Its main side effect is drowsiness and it should not be used in children or seniors. Prescribed for Opiate... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Osteoarthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis. Mobic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Methocarbamol | More about Mobic (meloxicam) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Methocarbamol has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 299 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Mobic has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 131 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Methocarbamol side effects |
View all Mobic side effects |
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Drug Class | |||||||||
Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all Methocarbamol prices |
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Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Carbacot, Robaxin, Tanlor | Other meloxicam brands include: Qamzova | ||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
2 hours |
20 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 346 drugs are known to interact with Methocarbamol:
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A total of 465 drugs are known to interact with Mobic:
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
July 16, 1957 |
April 13, 2000 |
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WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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