Mobic

Overview

About Mobic

Because Mobic can cause liver or kidney problems in some people, it should be used with great caution if you already have severe liver or kidney disease, or are suffering from dehydration. Stop taking the drug and call your doctor immediately if you notice these warning signs of liver trouble: nausea, fatigue, drowsiness, itching, yellowish skin, flu-like symptoms, and pain in the upper right abdomen.

Mobic may cause anemia. It can also cause water retention, so you should use it with caution if you have high blood pressure or heart disease. Alert your doctor if you develop swelling or weight gain. Mobic also tends to slow the clotting process. If you have a clotting disorder or are taking blood thinners, your doctor should monitor you carefully.

Mobic's safety in children under 18 has not been verified.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Mobic

If Mobic is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Mobic with the following:

Aspirin
Blood pressure and heart medications called ACE inhibitors, including Accupril, Aceon, Altace, Prinivil, Univasc, and Zestril
Blood-thinning drugs such as Coumadin
Furosemide (Lasix)
Lithium (Lithonate)

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

It is possible that Mobic could cause harm during pregnancy, and it is best to avoid it. Under no circumstances should you take it late in a pregnancy.

Mobic may appear in breast milk and could cause serious side effects in the infant. Do not take Mobic while nursing; discontinue the drug or stop breastfeeding.

Recommended dosage

ADULTS

The usual dosage is 7.5 milligrams once a day. If necessary, your doctor may increase the dose to 15 milligrams a day. Due to the risk of side effects, he should limit dosage to the lowest effective amount, and prescribe it for the shortest possible time.