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Can I Take Mobic While Taking Medrol?

I have arthritis and have been taking mobic with aciphex for several years. During flare ups I take Medrol pack 4mg. My question is: Can I take the Mobic while taking the Medrol pack for 6 days? Should I stop taking the Mobic or can I take it hours apart since I also take Aciphex to help stomach issues?
Tue, 18 Feb 2020
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Hello,

Medrol and Mobic (meloxicam) both can cause stomach irritation, so using them together increases the risk for gastritis, peptic ulcer and potential complications such as stomach perforation. It is good you are already using Aciphex as this may help prevent some of the stomach damage.

On the other hand, it is important to be cautious and use Medrol only if the doctor has recommended this for you. Also, if you get any stomach pain, nausea, dark black stools, or vomit blood, you will need to stop the drugs and seek medical help immediately.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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Can I Take Mobic While Taking Medrol?

Hello, Medrol and Mobic (meloxicam) both can cause stomach irritation, so using them together increases the risk for gastritis, peptic ulcer and potential complications such as stomach perforation. It is good you are already using Aciphex as this may help prevent some of the stomach damage. On the other hand, it is important to be cautious and use Medrol only if the doctor has recommended this for you. Also, if you get any stomach pain, nausea, dark black stools, or vomit blood, you will need to stop the drugs and seek medical help immediately. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician