Diclozor Alternatives Compared
| Diclozor (diclofenac) | Meloxicam | Celebrex (celecoxib) |
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| Diclozor (diclofenac) | Meloxicam | Celebrex (celecoxib) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Osteoarthritis. Diclozor 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 |
Prescription only
Celebrex is a COX-2-specific NSAID that has a lower propensity for gastrointestinal side effects than many other NSAIDs; however, it still may increase the risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic... View more |
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| More about Diclozor (diclofenac) | More about Meloxicam | More about Celebrex (celecoxib) | ||||||||||||||||
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Meloxicam has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 595 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 34% reported a negative effect. |
Celebrex has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 224 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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View all Celebrex prices |
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N/A |
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| Other diclofenac brands include: Aspercreme Arthritis Pain Relief Gel, Flector Patch, Licart, Pennsaid, Profinac, Solaraze, Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel, Xrylix | Mobic | Other celecoxib brands include: Elyxyb | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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1.8 hours |
20 hours |
11 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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. |
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. |
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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A total of 123 drugs are known to interact with Diclozor:
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A total of 394 drugs are known to interact with Meloxicam:
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A total of 427 drugs are known to interact with Celebrex:
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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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No known alcohol/food 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 |
December 31, 1998 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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