How long does it take for Mobic to take effect? - Arthritis Message Board

sunshine123 · 06-22-2005, 02:14 PM

Hi everyone: I had been taking Bextra for arthritis pain in my knees and it worked great. This morning I took a 7.5 mg. Mobic. It didn't give me any pain rellief. So, I'm thinking maybe I need to take it for a few days to see if it works or increase the dose to 15 mgs. I'm going for Acupuncture this afternoon. I hope it helps b/c I can't stand being in pain all the time. If not, I'll have to call my Orthopedist and ask what else I can try. The Drs. out here are all afraid to prescribe narcotics, so I know that's out. Any suggestions or advice? Thanks.

teachergirl64 · 06-22-2005, 06:29 PM

When I started Mobic, I started with a 15 mg dose and knew within 90 minutes that I had a winnner! It kept me pain free for 18 hours a day for several months. Unfortunately, it made my blood pressure dangerously high and I can no longer take it. I hope it works for you and doesn't cause bad side effects.

sunshine123 · 06-22-2005, 11:29 PM

Thanks teachergirl. What are you taking now for arthritis pain? Tomorrow, I'm going to try the 15 mg. dose. I have to watch my BP too and check it at home b/c high BP runs in my family.

sunshine123 · 06-23-2005, 09:27 AM

I took the 15 mgs. and it's actually working much better. So, now I have to deal with the Drs. office to get a mail order RX. Thanks again, teachergirl!!

Susanbrennan80 · 06-23-2005, 03:31 PM

Hi, it took me about a week, it didn't get rid of my pain but it did help with my mobility, I take 7 1/2 mgs a day because of the creatin count in my kidneys. No bloodpressure problems, good luck. Sue