http://askthenurseexpert.com/what-is-the-difference-between-arthritis-medicines-mobic-and-celebrex/ Your Expert Nursing Advise Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:00:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 http://askthenurseexpert.com/what-is-the-difference-between-arthritis-medicines-mobic-and-celebrex/comment-page-1/#comment-4 sgunes Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:14:24 +0000 http://askthenurseexpert.com/what-is-the-difference-between-arthritis-medicines-mobic-and-celebrex/#comment-4 About celebrex: It is true that it is slightly better for the stomach (GI tract in general) and it does not have the detrimental side effects (increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality) that vioxx and bextra had. Mobic is a less specific COX-2 inhibitor and has never been shown to be any better than celebrex. As mobic is not generic it is as expensive as celebrex. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to celebrex, I would recommend Etodolac as it is generic and overall better tolerated than ibuprofen or naprosyn. From a personal standpoint: my mother tolerated celebrex ok but had severe stomach problems with mobic. As always YMMV. Disclaimer: I am not a paid consultant for any of these companies and have no direct financial interest in them. About celebrex: It is true that it is slightly better for the stomach (GI tract in general) and it does not have the detrimental side effects (increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality) that vioxx and bextra had.
Mobic is a less specific COX-2 inhibitor and has never been shown to be any better than celebrex.
As mobic is not generic it is as expensive as celebrex.
If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to celebrex, I would recommend Etodolac as it is generic and overall better tolerated than ibuprofen or naprosyn.
From a personal standpoint: my mother tolerated celebrex ok but had severe stomach problems with mobic. As always YMMV.
Disclaimer: I am not a paid consultant for any of these companies and have no direct financial interest in them.

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