Meloxicam Forums (Page 12)

Express Scripts is telling me they cannot get Meloxicam 15mg from the manufacturer. Is there a problem? ## Hello, Skyblue! How are you? I'm sorry, but I haven't found any information on their being a shortage or anything. Have you tried a local pharmacy? This medication is an NSAID and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation.

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What is melodic used for? ## Hello, Angie! How are you? I'm assuming you mean Meloxicam and that autocorrect just had some fun with you. LOL Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach irritation and increased risk of bleeding. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have just completed 8 weeks of 15mg Meloxicam for pain in my feet due to calification. It hasnt helped much and I am waiting for surgery to a torn memiscus and it has done nothing for the knee pain. Am I wasting my time using this particular med? ## Hello, Sue! How are you? I am very sorry that you're in pain. Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. If it isn't working for you, you should inform your prescriber, so you can try something else. How long have you been taking it? ## I am into week 9

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Iv found a small yellow pill with the letter 5 on the back. other side smooth ## Hello, Leeann! How are you? Is it a pale yellow? I think you may have found a Meloxicam tablet, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have just started taking this for sensitivity in my lower back at arthritis but my pain seems worse. My back now aches from about lunch time. Why has it gotten worse? ## Hello, Julie! How are you? Have you ever had any type of stomach or gastric issues? Because this is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, it can cause increase stomach acid, as well stomach irritation and pain. Are you taking it on an empty stomach or with food?

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APO MEL7.5round yellow ## Hello, Marti! How are you? This tablet contains 7.5mgs of Meloxicam, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I've been on 15 mg meloxicam daily for six mo. How much ibuprofen would equal one 15 mg meloxicam ? I would like to take less ibuprofen and get some relief,without taking as much nsaid. Thanks Jim. ## Hello, Jim! How are you? Both of these medications are NSAIDs with the same risks, so you might as well take the Meloxicam as prescribed. Common side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Starting taking this medicine 3 months ago and for the past 3 weeks I have had severe stomach pain and cramps. Also, unable to eat much. I have lost 10 Lbs and fatigued all the time. I have now stopped taking the med for 5 days now and the pain is not going away. Will it eventually subside? Please help!! ## Hello, Martha! How are you? Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories are notorious for causing stomach damage, so you may be developing an ulcer or gastritis. Have you consulted your doctor? You need to have this checked out, so you can be treated appropriately, if needed.

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I have been taken meloxicam for a week for bursitis in my right hip. Since I started this med I have fallen on my spine. I then took meloxicam with alieve only 5 gels. Stopped when I was told that this was not right. Started taking Tylenol now. My question is will this amount of alieve be real serious? Also can meloxicam cause stomach area to swell. Seems like mine has. ## Hello, Mickey! How are you? Both the Meloxicam and the Aleve are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, so taking both is bascally doubling up on the same medication and your doctor may want to check your liver function, since you took both. The swelling could be due to fluid retention, which it can sometimes cause, so you also need to have that checked out by your doctor. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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I was diagnosed with crohn’s about 6 months ago and the last month I’ve been having bad lower back pain. I recently went to a pain clinic and got prescribed meloxicam 7.5 mg 2x, Duloxetine dr 30mg, and Baclofen 10mg 3x. I’ve been having bad nausea, and still having back and stomach pain. I was wondering if anyone has been prescribed this for crohn’s pain, or can tell me what you’re prescribed for pain associated with crohns pain, Thanks! ## Hello, Sam! How are you? Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, so it could be irritating your stomach, they are very well known for doing that. I'm not even sure why they prescribed it, if you already having stomach pain. Did they provide anything to help with the nausea? ## no i just started it on the 2nd. ...

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My wife has been taking this medicine for on and off for the past year. If it causes liver problems and she drinks what would be a good advice for her considering we are getting a divorce. She is the mother of my kids and I do care for her. ## Hello, CW! How are you? Okay, it isn't that a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory does cause liver problems, but there is a risk that it might cause them. The same for the drinking and combining the two increases that risk. Since this is a prescription medication, is she seeing the prescribing doctor regularly? Because, if so, they should be monitoring her and occasionally doing blood work to check her liver function. And is that doctor aware that she drinks?

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I am taking this for extreme pain in my shoulder & arm. How long does it take for this to take affect? Will I have to keep taking it to be able to work? My right arm is still not as good as my left arm. I've only taken one 15mg pill however. ## Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, so while it can ease pain and swelling, it might not relieve all of it, when you're suffering from severe pain. It is not going to act like and be as effective as a narcotic analgesic. And yes, all medications only last for a certain period of time in your body, so you should follow your doctor's instructions for its use. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My meloxicam is white, round, no split in middle on either side and has 100 on one side. Can I take aspirin , aleve or advil withit. I took meloxicam about 8 or more hours ago. ## Hello, Jeanette! How are you? There is a round, pale yellow/off-white tablet with the marking 100 on one side that contains 15mgs of Meloxicam. Is that what you have? And no, you shouldn't mix the other medications with it, because Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, which is exactly what Aspirin, Aleve and Advil also contain, just different ones. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Dont know if this pill is actually oval or oblong and it either c on one side and 08 on other or 80 ## Is it an off-white? If so, from what I've found in the listings, it seems to be 15mgs of Meloxicam, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Was placed on Meloxicam 15mg 3 days ago and symptoms have decreased. Still have some malise, fatigue and minimal pain in fingers hand and wrist. The shoulder neck pain is now very minimal. Awaiting on results of 8 tubes of blood and hand and foot xRays and have return appt to rheumatology on Dec4th. Very concerned of diagnosis no red or swollen joints just the pain and fatigue. I am 54 and take care of myself exercise, eat vegatarian diet and minimize stress! Just needed to vent and share my anxiety of what is the UGLY DIAGNOSIS ## Hello, Debbie! How are you doing? I'm sorry that you're going through such an issue and are so stressed. When will you get the results of the blood work? The symptoms are so vague that it's difficult to even guess what may be causing them. It coul...

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I take synthroid but I feel very tired all the time. We checked by blood & my dosage is fine. I also started meloxicam a few months ago. I thought it worked pretty well. But now I am wondering if my tiredness could be from the meloxicam. If I think back I started feeling this way about 2 months ago & started the meloxicam about 4 months ago. Would advil or the like be better for me? I have arthritis in my hands. ## Actually, tiredness is reported by most people that take a medication for their thyroid issues, even if their tests are good and things are under control. It just seems to be a side effect that never really goes away. Such medications are much more prone to causing it than the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories. If it's okay with your doctor, you could try Advil, wh...

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it is labeled meloxicam ## Yes, this is 7.5mgs of Meloxicam, the active ingredient in Mobic, this is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, used to treat pain and swelling. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and stomach irritation. Do you have any questions? ## Can this pill be abused if no pain is present? Can it be used to get 'high'?

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I am on coxflam 15mg for more than a month after suffering severe shoulder and knee joint pain. I am beginning to gain a lot of weight despite the fact that I am eating sensibly at all times. Does the drug cause weight gain or water retention? ## Coxflam contains the active ingredient Meloxicam, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory. And yes, it can cause fluid retention and that can possibly be dangerous. Please sees your doctor, as soon as possible. Fluid retention left to continue out of control has the potential to cause congestive heart failure. Learn more Coxflam details here. Have you had any trouble breathing, recently? Have you been feeling dizzy?

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I take 15 mg Meloxicam once a day. It is helpful relieving pain for about 12 hours. Can I cut the pill in half and try taking them every 12 hours? ## Just started taking Meloxicam 3 days ago. My Dr. said to only take half for at least a week and then if needed I can increase to a full pill. Hope that helps. ## Hi, Donna! How are you? It's really hard to advise on so little information. Anyone reading this knows nothing about your medical condition and history, other medications you may be on or etc. Learn more Meloxicam details here. This is a potent NSAID, so it can cause some problematic side effects, such as nausea, increased risk of bleeding and stomach ulceration. Thus, before changing anything, you should consult your doctor to make sure it is safe for you to do so. Are there ...

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took 1 7.5 tab of meloxicam for fibromyalgia,within 1/2 hr, had bad stomach pain I associate with Barrett's Esophagus which I also have....pain was with me all day..I take Prilosec daily to control the acid. Will not take the Mobic anymore....as pain was so bad and lengthly...Is this common? ## Hi, Simyl! Sorry about the pain you experienced. I can't say that it's common, but it is known possible side effect of Mobic/Meloxicam and it can be much more pronounced if you already have some type of acid issue going on. Learn more Mobic details here. It can happen with all the NSAID medications. Have you discussed it with your doctor? You may be better off trying a different class of medication to treat your fibromyalgia.

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