Mobic and Application site pruritus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Application site pruritus is reported as a side effect among people who take Mobic (meloxicam), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Lyrica, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Application site pruritus when taking Mobic. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 25,001 people who have side effects when taking Mobic from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mobic?

Mobic has active ingredients of meloxicam. It is often used in arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 26,684 Mobic users. Check the latest studies of Mobic.

What is Application site pruritus?

Application site pruritus (application site severe itching of the skin) is found to be associated with 541 drugs and 910 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Application site pruritus.

On Jul, 27, 2026

25,001 people reported to have side effects when taking Mobic.
Among them, 26 people (0.1%) have Application site pruritus.

Could Mobic cause Application site pruritus?

Among these 26 people:

What is the gender of people who have Application site pruritus when taking Mobic? *

female: 69.57 %
male: 30.43 %

What is the age of people who have Application site pruritus when taking Mobic? *

What are other drugs people take besides Mobic? *

What are other side effects people have besides Application site pruritus? *

Application Site Erythema (redness of the skin at application site): 9 people, 34.62%
Application Site Rash: 7 people, 26.92%
Application Site Pain: 7 people, 26.92%
Drug Ineffective: 5 people, 19.23%
Application Site Irritation: 5 people, 19.23%
Application Site Vesicles (small bubble within a cell at application site): 4 people, 15.38%
Rashes (redness): 3 people, 11.54%
Drug Tolerance Decreased: 2 people, 7.69%
Injury: 2 people, 7.69%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 2 people, 7.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 15.38%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 11.54%
Back Pain: 3 people, 11.54%
Blood Testosterone Decreased: 3 people, 11.54%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 11.54%
Inflammation: 2 people, 7.69%
Eye Irritation: 2 people, 7.69%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 7.69%
Cancer Pain: 2 people, 7.69%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 2 people, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Lai SW, Lin CL, Liao KF, "Association of Meloxicam Use with the Risk of Acute Pancreatitis: A Case–Control Study", Clinical drug investigation, 2015 Oct .
Lai SW, Lin CL, Liao KF, "Association of Meloxicam Use with the Risk of Acute Pancreatitis: A Case–Control Study", Clinical drug investigation, 2015 Oct .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on meloxicam (the active ingredients of Mobic) and Mobic (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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