Meloxicam vs. Naproxen for Pain
Meloxicam’s risk of gastrointestinal (GI)-related side effects is lower than naproxen. Getty Images / Malorny What Is Meloxicam? Meloxicam is an NSAID used to relieve various types of pain. Getty Images / Malorny How Does It Work? Meloxicam inhibits COX-1 and COX-2, the enzymes that produceprostaglandins. Meloxicam preferentially inhibits COX-2 over COX-1 at low doses, such as 7.5 milligrams (mg). What Is Naproxen? Naproxen is also an NSAID, and it is approved for prescription and OTC use....