Mobic, or meloxicam, is a prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID, commonly used to treat arthritis. Specifically, Mobic reduces chemical signals that cause inflammation, swelling, stiffness and joint pain. Mobic cannot be taken during the last three months of pregnancy or harm to the unborn baby may occur, states Drugs.com. Furthermore, Mobic cannot be given to children under the age of 2.
Stomach Bleeding
According to MayoClinic.com, Mobic may cause stomach bleeding. This occurs because NSAIDs, including Mobic, can reduce chemical substances in the stomach that protects the stomach lining from stomach acid. Reducing these chemical substances allows stomach acid to damage the stomach and lead to stomach bleeding. Signs of stomach bleeding include black, bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. Furthermore, a patient may experience severe stomach pain. This side effect should not be taken lightly--it requires immediate medical treatment. A patient should immediate stop taking Mobic to prevent further possible stomach damage.
Chest Pain
Mobic may cause chest pain, states Drugs.com, because Mobic can cause blood vessels of the heart to shrink and reduce blood flow to heart tissue, resulting in chest pain. This is a serious side effect that may also include weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, and problems with vision or balance. A patient experiencing chest pain should immediately stop taking Mobic and seek emergency medical treatment, as chest pain is associated with serious medical conditions such as heart attacks.
Numbness
Drugs.com states that numbness is a possible side effect associated with taking Mobic. This occurs because Mobic affects chemical signals related to nerve transmission. This can result in numbness in one or more parts of the body. A patient should not hesitate to seek medical treatment if he begins to experience unexplained numbness. This may be a side effect of Mobic, or it may be a sign of another serious medical problem. In this case, a patient should stop taking Mobic and seek immediate medical treatment.
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