Can You Take Meloxicam And Advil Together?

Answer

There is an interaction between meloxicam (generic for Mobic) and Advil (ibuprofen). Both drugs are NSAIDs, and taking both would be considered a therapeutic duplication, which increases the risk of side effects with little to no additional pain-relieving benefit.

Concerns Taking Both Together

As stated, Advil (ibuprofen) and meloxicam are in the same drug class and are classified as NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).

Combining multiple non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents has the potential to increase the risk of adverse effects including:

• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Kidney dysfunction
• Increase in blood pressure
• Increased risk of heart attack

Studies have not shown that taking two NSAIDs provides any benefit over single-agent therapy.

The only real exception to taking two NSAIDs together is when your doctor prescribes aspirin for cardioprotection. There may be cases where adding on an additional NSAID to aspirin for pain relief is warranted.

Alternatives

Instead of taking two NSAIDs, you should explore other options for pain relief, which include adjusting the dose of one NSAID or adding on an additional drug, such as Tylenol (acetaminophen).

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