Anyone deal with Mobic

[Sam1971]

Hi everyone I have tried many things for my intense headaches, while they try and figure out the cause. The have tried pain management techniques, chiropractic therapy, bio feed back, the list goes on. They have tried morphine, and vicodin among other drugs they and these did not help. They are trying Meloxicam usually just called Mobic.  I looked it up, it doesn't say anything about being for pain, but it is an anti inflammatory med, so I wondered if anyone else had experience with this medication. It is good for slowing down my osteoporosis so that's good. :>  Thank you
Shelly

[Mollyrae]

Hello Sam and welcome to MH.
I have found some information that you might find helpful. It is a new medication in the treatment of migrains.
On May 16, Glaxo-Smith-Kline Pharmaceuticals, the makers of Imitrex, announced that they were releasing a new drug for the treatment of migraines. The new drug is to be called TREXIMET and according to the makers, was to be a vast improvement over Imitrex. Like Imitrex, it is made to be taken at the onset of a migraine, but is supposed to work faster and better to reduce migraine pain. GSK has spent several years and millions of dollars researching and "pre-marketing" Treximet in anticipation of FDA approval and product launch.

So what's the deal? Is this really better than Imitrex alone? From a strict treatment point of view, yes, the medication probably is better than Imitrex alone for a migraine. The reason for this is twofold. First of all, several years ago, Dr. Silberstein of the Jefferson Headache Center was able to demonstrate through research, that Imitrex combined with naprosyn taken at the onset of a migraine was better in treating that migraine than either drug alone. Such a combination is deemed synergistic, meaning basically that two plus two equals ten. Naprosyn is the prescription form of Aleve which is sold over the counter and is an anti-inflammatory. Once this research was confirmed, GSK began to develop a combination drug.

The second reason this drug might be better is something called RT technology. GSK has developed this and uses it currently for its Imitrex tablets. Think of it as "burst" technology as the tablet does burst apart when it begins to dissolve. This may speed absorption, and speed is of the essence when treating a bad migraine.

Take care and good luck,
Mollyrae

[sandee1818]

Thanks Tuck,
Great information.
Sam1971, If you need any more info please let us know:)

[Tuckamore]

Hello again Shelly,

I am sorry you are having nasty headaches and they are unable to locate the cause. It is not unusual that a cause of HA elude them. I have not taken this medication. However they use many medications interchangeable and for other conditions that what they were originally manufactured to treat.

It is a NSAID. It's effectiveness depends on how well it works for the individual as is the case with most medications. You should also not lay down for 30 minutes after taking the drug.  Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Do not take more than 15 milligrams (mg) per day because higher doses increase the chance of stomach side effects. It may take up to two weeks before the full benefits of this drug take effect. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.
Remember to use it at the same time each day. Inform your doctor if your condition worsens.

It was approved on 4-14-2000 by the FDA to initially treat osteoarthritis. The drug interferes with the anti inflammatory process. The usual and customary side effects of strong NSAID's apply to this drug. I have not personally taken this medication. Others will post with additional information and hopefully someone has taken it. Please let us know how it works for you. And please always take care, Tuck

[sandee1818]

I took this med long ago and don't remember how it effected me but I will get back to you with some more info:)