Guest guest Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 I felt wonderful when I first started taking prescription anti-inflammatories for fibro. After a short while, the drugs actually made me feel worse. In my case fibro was caused by a toxic liver. I would suspect the same is true of women who have had explants. I'd stay clear of the drugs and start a very strong detox program. The drugs will only prolong your problems. Kenda > Here's what I found on Mobic: - Rogene > > FACTS ABOUT MOBIC® (MELOXICAM) > GENERIC NAME > Meloxicam > > PRODUCT DESCRIPTION > Mobic® (meloxicam) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory > drug (NSAID). MOBIC is available in 7.5 mg and 15 mg > once-daily tablets. > > > INDICATION > MOBIC is indicated for relief of the signs and > symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid > arthritis (RA).1 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration > approved MOBIC tablets in OA on April 14, 2000 and in > RA on July 16, 2004. > > > DOSING AND ADMINISTRATION > The lowest dose of MOBIC should be sought for each > patient. For the treatment of both osteoarthritis and > rheumatoid arthritis, the recommended starting and > maintenance oral dose of MOBIC is 7.5 mg once daily. > Some patients may receive additional benefit by > increasing the dose to 15 mg once daily. The maximum > recommended daily dose of MOBIC is 15 mg, regardless > of formulation. Doses higher than 15 mg per day should > not be taken due to increased risk of serious stomach > and intestinal problems. MOBIC may be given without > regard to timing of meals.1 > > > CLINICAL TRIALS > The use of MOBIC for the treatment of the signs and > symptoms of osteoarthritis was evaluated in the United > Stats through a double-blind, controlled trial > involving 464 patients treated with MOBIC for 12 > weeks. MOBIC was shown to be effective in the > treatment of osteoarthritis and demonstrated > gastrointestinal tolerability similar to placebo.2 > > Outside the United States, the use of MOBIC for the > management of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis was > evaluated in six double-blind, active-controlled > trials in which a total of 9,589 patients were treated > for four weeks to six months. In these trials, the > efficacy of MOBIC, in doses of 7.5 and 15 mg/day, was > comparable to 20 mg piroxicam and 100 mg diclofenac SR > (slow release) and was consistent with the efficacy > see in the U.S. trial.1 > > The use of MOBIC for the treatment of the signs and > symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis was evaluated in a > double-blind, controlled multinational trial involving > 1184 patients treated with MOBIC for 12 weeks. MOBIC > (7.5 mg, 15 mg and 22.5 mg daily) was compared to > placebo. > > The primary endpoint in this study was the ACR20 > response rate, a composite measure of clinical, > laboratory and functional measures of RA response. > Patients receiving Mobic® (meloxicam) tablets 7.5 mg > and 15 mg daily showed significant improvement in the > primary endpoint compared with placebo. No incremental > benefit was observed with the 22.5 mg dose compared to > the 15 mg dose.1 Higher doses of MOBIC (22.5 mg and > greater) have been associated with an increased risk > of serious GI events; therefore the daily dose of > MOBIC should not exceed 15 mg.1 > > MOBIC was developed by Boehringer Ingelheim. > > 1 MOBIC Package Insert. > 2 Yocum, D., et al. Efficacy and Safety of Meloxicam > in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis; Results of a Phase > III Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Presented > at American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting, > November 14, 1999. > About MOBIC® (meloxicam) tablets > > MOBIC is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) > indicated to help relieve the signs and symptoms of > osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. MOBIC is > available in 7.5 mg and 15 mg once-daily tablets. > Doses higher than 15 mg per day should not be taken > due to increased risk of serious stomach and > intestinal problems. > > You should not take MOBIC if you have had an > allergic-type reaction to meloxicam, aspirin or other > NSAIDs. MOBIC should not be taken if you have asthma. > MOBIC cannot be taken in the place of aspirin and is > not intended to help prevent a heart attack or stroke. > > Pregnant women should consult with their physicians > before taking MOBIC, however, MOBIC should not be > taken by women in late pregnancy. Tell your doctor if > you have advanced kidney disease or any symptoms > suggesting liver problems. Rarely, bleeding or other > serious stomach problems can occur without warning. > > In clinical trials, the most common side effects were > diarrhea, indigestion, headache, and flu-like > symptoms. Tell your doctor if you experience any > unusual symptoms. > > Mobic® (meloxicam) was developed by Boehringer > Ingelheim. For more information, see full Prescribing > Information. > > --- Liz <elizabethhogg@...> wrote: >> hi everyone, >> >> i just finished my semester of school and did very >> well. i have >> something to throw at you guys. i went and saw a >> rheu someone that i >> have been seeing until i can get in with this other >> one in june, he is >> supposed to be the best. i have felt really good all >> week no pain and >> no flare ups until yesterday. she started me on >> mobic and i didnt seem >> to have any pain at all on it. so what could it be? >> fibro or not? i >> dont where else to look. i had my explant the 2nd >> week in april, and i >> am wondering if i am still dealing with that >> problem. anyone got any >> ideas? has anyone else tried mobic? i know it is >> supposed to be bad >> for you but if felt really well on it. got any >> suggestions? >> >> liz >> >> >> > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed > health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care > professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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