Comparing Mobic vs Prilosec

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Mobic (meloxicam)	Prilosec (omeprazole)	Enter another drug to compare

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Mobic (meloxicam)	Prilosec (omeprazole)	Enter another drug to compare
Prescription only Prescribed for Osteoarthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis. Mobic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.	Prescription only Prilosec decreases stomach acid production which promotes the healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers and other inflamed gastrointestinal tissue areas. The risk of interactions with Prilosec is... View more
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Ratings & Reviews
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.	Prilosec has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 54 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% 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.
Swelling (5.3%) Upset stomach (3.8%) Drowsiness (3.1%) Pain (3.1%) Headaches (2.3%) High blood pressure (2.3%) Severe pain (2.3%) View all Mobic side effects	Anxiety (7.4%) Nausea (5.6%) Pain (5.6%) View all Prilosec side effects
Drug Class
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs	Proton pump inhibitors
Generic Availability
Lower cost generic approved	No lower cost generic approved
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
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Dosage Forms
Oral suspension Oral tablet	Oral delayed release capsule Oral powder for reconstitution, delayed release
Brand Names
Other meloxicam brands include: Qamzova, Xifyrm	Other omeprazole brands include: Omesec, Prilosec OTC
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.
20 hours	1.5 hours
CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms
N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.	N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation D Category D Positive evidence of risk Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document.	C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
A total of 473 drugs are known to interact with Mobic: 101 major drug interactions (428 brand and generic names) 326 moderate drug interactions (1301 brand and generic names) 46 minor drug interactions (154 brand and generic names)	A total of 244 drugs are known to interact with Prilosec: 26 major drug interactions (68 brand and generic names) 170 moderate drug interactions (1325 brand and generic names) 48 minor drug interactions (273 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
Ask your doctor before using meloxicam together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... View more	No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Disease Interactions
Asthma Fluid retention GI toxicity Rash Renal toxicities Thrombosis Anemia Hepatotoxicity Hyperkalemia Platelet aggregation inhibition	C. diff Bone fractures Hypomagnesemia
First Approval Date
April 13, 2000	September 14, 1989
WADA Class View classifications
N/A	N/A
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Patient Resources
Mobic uses	Prilosec uses
Professional Resources
Prescribing information	Prescribing information
Related Treatment Guide
Osteoarthritis Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis	Barrett's Esophagus Erosive Esophagitis Duodenal Ulcer GERD Indigestion Helicobacter Pylori Infection Multiple Endocrine Adenomas Stomach Ulcer Systemic Mastocytosis Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome show all

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Comparing Mobic vs Prilosec

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