{"id":3576,"date":"2019-12-10T09:33:28","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T14:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=3576"},"modified":"2025-11-21T10:42:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T15:42:21","slug":"meloxicam-vs-celebrex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/meloxicam-vs-celebrex\/","title":{"rendered":"Meloxicam vs. Celebrex: Differences, similarities, and which one is better for you"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UqZWh5Fqh3c?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/meloxicam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meloxicam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/celebrex\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat arthritis. Meloxicam is a generic version of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/mobic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while Celebrex is the brand name for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/celecoxib\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">celecoxib<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Both drugs work by preventing the release of inflammatory substances called prostaglandins. By blocking their release in the body, meloxicam and Celebrex can alleviate joint pain, inflammation, and swelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While both NSAIDs treat joint pain, they have some differences in how they\u2019re used and some side effects to watch out for. Other examples of NSAIDs include ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">Main differences between \u200cMeloxicam vs. Celebrex<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Meloxicam<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Celebrex<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug class<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NSAID<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NSAID<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand\/generic status<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generic version available<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand and generic version available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the generic name?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the brand name?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generic name: Meloxicam<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand name: Mobic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generic name: Celecoxib<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand name: Celebrex<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What form(s) does the drug come in?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral tablet<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral capsule<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral suspension\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral capsule<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the standard dosage?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.5 to 15 mg once daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 mg once daily or 100 mg twice daily<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long is the typical treatment?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-term or long-term\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-term or long-term\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who typically uses the medication?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults and children over 2 years old and weigh 132 lbs (60 kg) or more<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults and children over 2 years old and weigh 22 lbs (10 kg) or more<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-main-differences-between-meloxicam-vs-celebrex\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the main differences between meloxicam vs. Celebrex?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meloxicam is a generic medication usually taken once daily as an oral tablet. However, it\u2019s also available as an oral capsule and liquid suspension. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/meloxicam\/dosage\">Meloxicam can reach peak levels in the blood up to six hours after a dose<\/a>. It also has a relatively long half-life of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 to 20 hours<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Therefore, it\u2019s generally absorbed over a longer period and lasts longer than Celebrex and other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NSAIDs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrex is a brand-name drug that\u2019s taken once or twice daily, depending on the condition being treated. Peak concentrations of celecoxib are reached around three hours after administration. In addition, its half-life is around <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 hours<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As a result, Celebrex works faster than meloxicam, but its effects don&#8217;t last as long.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrex mainly blocks cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), an enzyme that causes pain and inflammation. Meloxicam blocks COX-2 but also affects COX-1, which makes prostaglandins that help protect the stomach lining. Meloxicam may be considered a relatively selective COX-2 inhibitor. Because Celebrex is a more selective COX-2 inhibitor, it might cause fewer stomach problems than meloxicam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"conditions-treated-by-meloxicam-and-celebrex\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conditions treated by meloxicam and Celebrex<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meloxicam is an FDA-approved generic medication to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-meloxicam\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treat osteoarthritis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune type of arthritis. It can also treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children two to 17 years old who weigh 132 lbs (60 kg) or more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like meloxicam, Celebrex is approved to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It also treats juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children two to 17 years old who weigh 22 lbs (10 kg) or more. Celebrex can also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-celebrex\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treat arthritis of the spine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (ankylosing spondylitis), menstrual cramp pain (primary dysmenorrhea), and general acute pain.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Condition<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Meloxicam<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Celebrex<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osteoarthritis<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rheumatoid arthritis<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankylosing spondylitis<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-label<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primary dysmenorrhea<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-label<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acute pain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-label<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"is-meloxicam-or-celebrex-more-effective\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is meloxicam or Celebrex more effective?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meloxicam and Celebrex are both effective at reducing inflammation, pain, and swelling caused by arthritis. The better treatment option will depend on the condition being treated,\u00a0 patient preferences, and treatment response.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study compared the safety, efficacy, and cost of meloxicam and celecoxib for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35389917\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pain relief<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after total knee arthroplasty. The results showed no significant difference between the drugs in gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Meloxicam was also found to be a more cost-effective option than celecoxib.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In one review, COX-2 selective NSAIDs such as meloxicam and celecoxib were found to be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18405470\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equally effective<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as nonselective NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen for arthritis. However, the study showed that meloxicam might sometimes be less effective. COX-2 selective NSAIDs were also linked to fewer GI side effects than nonselective NSAIDs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another study showed that while COX-2 selective NSAIDs like celecoxib and meloxicam may have a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5772852\/#b23-ad-9-1-143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lower risk of GI side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than nonselective NSAIDs, they may have an increased risk of cardiovascular side effects, such as heart attack and stroke. However, all NSAIDs carry some level of cardiovascular risk and should only be used under medical supervision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice on the most effective pain management option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"coverage-and-cost-comparison-of-meloxicam-vs-celebrex\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coverage and cost comparison of meloxicam vs. Celebrex<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meloxicam is a generic medication covered by Medicare and most insurance plans. The average retail cost of meloxicam is around $115 for a 30-day supply of 15 mg tablets. However, using a SingleCare <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/meloxicam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coupon for meloxicam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might save you more and allow you to pay around $7 for the same quantity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrex is a brand-name medication available in a generic version that is covered by Medicare and most insurance plans. The average retail cost of brand-name Celebrex is around $627 when purchased as a 30-day supply of 200 mg capsules. With a SingleCare discount card, you may be able to save on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/celecoxib\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">generic celecoxib<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and pay around $7.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Meloxicam<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Celebrex<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically covered by insurance?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically covered by Medicare?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 tablets (15 mg)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 capsules (200 mg)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare cost<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$7 at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$7 at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em><small>Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of Nov. 21, 2025. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available.<\/small><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"common-side-effects-of-meloxicam-and-celebrex\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common side effects of meloxicam and Celebrex<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meloxicam and Celebrex share similar <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hss.edu\/conditions_guidelines-reduce-side-effects-cox2-drugs.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Both NSAIDs can cause side effects such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, and flatulence (gas). Both medications can also cause headaches, dizziness, back pain, and flu-like symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More serious side effects may include altered blood pressure, heart rhythm problems, and liver disease. Although rare, allergic reactions are also possible and include trouble breathing, chest pain, swelling, and hives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Meloxicam<\/b><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Celebrex<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side Effect<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicable?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicable?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequency<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stomach pain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indigestion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flatulence<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edema (fluid buildup in the limbs)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore throat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flu-like symptoms<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upper respiratory tract infection<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin rash<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back pain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequency is not based on data from a head-to-head trial. This may not be a complete list of adverse effects that can occur. Please refer to your doctor or healthcare provider to learn more.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: DailyMed (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=4ec9bf84-d0b0-4092-8e3d-c67ccfb2780b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meloxicam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), DailyMed (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=8d52185d-421f-4e34-8db7-f7676db2a226\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"drug-interactions-of-meloxicam-vs-celebrex\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug interactions of meloxicam vs. Celebrex<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both meloxicam and Celebrex can interact with blood thinners such as low-dose aspirin and warfarin. Other drugs like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) antidepressants may also increase bleeding risks. Taking NSAIDs with these medications may increase the risk of bleeding and stomach ulcers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meloxicam and Celebrex can also interact with diuretics and certain blood pressure medications, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), and beta blockers. Taking NSAIDs with these drugs together may decrease blood pressure-lowering effects and increase the risk of kidney problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meloxicam and Celebrex also interact with lithium, methotrexate, and cyclosporine. Taking meloxicam or Celebrex together with lithium, methotrexate, or cyclosporine can increase the toxicity of these medications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to discuss all medications you may be taking with your doctor before taking an NSAID like meloxicam or Celebrex.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Drug<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Drug Class<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Meloxicam<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Celebrex<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspirin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antiplatelet<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coumadin (warfarin)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anticoagulant<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lexapro (escitalopram)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prozac (fluoxetine)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paxil (paroxetine)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoloft (sertraline)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSRI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effexor (venlafaxine)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cymbalta (duloxetine)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pristiq (desvenlafaxine)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SNRI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zestril (lisinopril)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vasotec (enalapril)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lotensin (benazepril)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACE inhibitor<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cozaar (losartan)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diovan (valsartan)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avapro (irbesartan)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ARB<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inderal (propranolol)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lopressor (metoprolol)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenormin (atenolol)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beta-blocker<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lasix (furosemide)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microzide (hydrochlorothiazide)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diuretic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lithobid (lithium)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mood stabilizer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trexall (methotrexate)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antimetabolite<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neoral (cyclosporine)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immunosuppressant<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult a healthcare professional for other possible drug interactions<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"warnings-of-meloxicam-and-celebrex\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warnings of meloxicam and Celebrex<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meloxicam and Celebrex both carry warnings about an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8002800\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased risk of GI issues<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These NSAIDs may lead to stomach ulcers or bleeding in the stomach or intestines. Your risk may be higher if you have a history of stomach ulcers or other GI conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, they can also raise the risk of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/heart-attack\/expert-answers\/nsaids-heart-attack-stroke\/faq-20147557\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cardiovascular problems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as heart attacks and strokes. If you have a history of high blood pressure, heart disease, or other related conditions, you may have a higher risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both meloxicam and Celebrex are not recommended right before or after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Using these medications around the time of surgery can increase the risk of serious heart problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meloxicam and Celebrex need to be watched closely in people with kidney or liver problems because they can make these conditions worse. These medications can also make asthma worse, especially if it&#8217;s related to aspirin sensitivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not recommended to use NSAIDs while pregnant because they can lead to kidney problems in the baby and early closure of a vital blood vessel in the baby&#8217;s heart, especially <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/fda-drug-safety-podcasts\/fda-recommends-avoiding-use-nsaids-pregnancy-20-weeks-or-later-because-they-can-result-low-amniotic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at 20 weeks or later<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions-about-meloxicam-vs-celebrex\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently asked questions about \u200cmeloxicam vs. Celebrex<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"are-meloxicam-and-celebrex-the-same\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are \u200cmeloxicam and Celebrex the same?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meloxicam and Celebrex belong to the same class of medications called NSAIDs and have similar mechanisms of action. However, they are not the same. They have different uses and may be taken differently depending on the condition being treated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"can-you-take-meloxicam-and-celebrex-together-for-pain\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you take meloxicam and Celebrex together for pain?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You shouldn&#8217;t take meloxicam and Celebrex together without medical advice. Both are NSAIDs, and using them at the same time can increase the risk of side effects like stomach ulcers, bleeding, and kidney problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"is-meloxicam-or-celebrex-better\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is \u200cmeloxicam or Celebrex better?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meloxicam and Celebrex are both effective, depending on their use. Meloxicam may be preferred for its once-daily dosing. However, choosing between meloxicam and Celebrex depends on individual needs and health conditions. It\u2019s best to discuss with your prescribing doctor which one might be more suitable for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"can-i-use-meloxicam-or-celebrex-while-pregnant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I use \u200cmeloxicam or Celebrex while pregnant?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meloxicam and Celebrex should be avoided in women who are pregnant. Taking NSAIDs during the third trimester can increase the risk of heart problems and other complications in the baby.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"can-i-use-meloxicam-or-celebrex-with-alcohol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I use \u200cmeloxicam or Celebrex with alcohol?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. It is not recommended to use meloxicam or Celebrex with alcohol. Doing so can increase the risk of bleeding or stomach ulcers. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meloxicam and Celebrex are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat arthritis. 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