Comparing Chondroitin / Glucosamine vs Meloxicam
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| Chondroitin / glucosamine | Meloxicam |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Osteoarthritis, Dietary Supplementation. Chondroitin / glucosamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Meloxicam is effective for the short-term relief of pain and inflammation associated with arthritis; however, like other NSAIDs, it has the potential to adversely affect the stomach or heart and... View more |
Related suggestions Osteoarthritis
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| More about Chondroitin / glucosamine | More about Meloxicam | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Chondroitin / glucosamine has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 54 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Meloxicam has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 600 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Meloxicam side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Meloxicam prices |
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Cidaflex, Cosamin DS, Glucoten, OptiFlex Complete, Osteo Bi-Flex, Osteo Bi-Flex Double Strength, Osteo Bi-Flex Triple Strength, Pryflex, Relamine, Schiff Move Free View more | Mobic | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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N/A |
20 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category N
Not classified
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with Chondroitin / glucosamine:
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A total of 464 drugs are known to interact with Meloxicam:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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April 13, 2000 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
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