Meloxicam Forums (Page 9)

should I be taking this drug on a daily basis regardless if I have pain or not or do I take it as needed? ## Hello, Stephenie! How are you? This is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, so it is fine to take as needed, unless your doctor has specified otherwise. Its side effects many include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## No thank you ## I was prescribed Meloxicam yesterday , for pain and swelling and pain in my loeer back and left leg. I took one pill this morning andcadter reading the side affects. Ive choosen not to Continue, My question is will i be ok not finishing the entire package?. Im afraid to.

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Hi! My doctor told me not to take cyclobenzapr 10 mg on a night before I went to work as it would make me tired. Then when I get the prescription it says take 3 times a day. I took it one night and was tired pretty much all day the next day after sleeping for about 12 hours (which is something I very rarely do)!! I'm not sure if this was the reason I was tired all day.. It could have been a combination of a cold, stress, back pain, and the meds.. I'm also taking meloxicam once a day which could make me tired also.. I guess I'm wandering if I can take it three times a day? I'm a little scared I'll be too tired to do anything!! I'm also wandering if there's more of a problem.. My dr says it's tight muscles due to spasms and there's nothing I can do exce...

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I went see my primary doctor for low back pain and gave me meloxicam 15mg to take once a day with food. Will it be safe to take? ## Hello, Vic! How are you? If you have chronic gastritis, you shouldn't take any nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, such as the Meloxicam. They can be very harsh on the stomach and can cause gastritis, or gastritis flare ups as side effects. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and increased risk of bleeding. Is there anything else I can help with? ## tyvm, i'll call my doctor to see if he can prescribe something that's not NSAID, tylenol alone doesn't seem to help very much.

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Hi my father has a lot of back pain and because of that the doctor advised him to take co-meloxicam once 15mg but I'm not sure If he can take this medication on the medical conditions because he has high clestarol, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart condition... can u please help me if my father can take this med .... tanxx ## Hello, Zeba! How are you? You are right to be concerned, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, such as Meloxicam, is usually contraindicated with high blood pressure and cardiac conditions, because it can cause elevated blood pressure and fluid retention that can lead to congestive heart failure, as listed by the NIH. His doctor should be able to prescribed something else that would be safer for him to take. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have meloxicam that expired in 2013, is it safe to take??? ## Hello, Linda! How are you? Medications start to lose effectiveness once expired, so the best thing to do would be to dispose of it and see your doctor for a new prescription, if you still require this medication. The FDA listed the typical side effects of this NSAID as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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white and round the backside is blank don't know what it is ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Meloxicam (15 mg). Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, used to relieve the symptoms of arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea, fever; and as an analgesic. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## This pill is small and round and white and has M89 on it. Is this a muscle relaxer?

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I ran out of ibuprofen and I have quite of few bad teeth that hurt and cause swelling. Ibuprofen is only thing that helps long term. I have non and badly need to take an anti inflammatory but scared because it's expired not sure if it has a bad chemical reaction once it's expired for so long please help asap. ## Hello, Crystal! How are you? I'm very sorry that you're in pain. However, you really need to see a dentist, you will most likely need something for the pain, as well as an antibiotic. As long as you keep going as you are, they will keep getting worse and the infections will keep returning. There is a risk to your life, if this happens, because dental issues have been directly tired to heart disease and heart valve infections, as listed by the NIH. As to the Mobic...

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Can a 7.5 mg tablet of meloxicam be cut in half ## Hello, Sandy! How are you? Yes, it is not time released and can be cut, as long as your doctor approves. The FDA classifies this medication as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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done Mexican make me gain weight does it make me lose my hair ## Hello, Bebe! How are you? According to the FDA, Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. And no, it shouldn't cause weight gain or hair loss in most people that take it. However, long-term use of it can cause fluid retention, which may result in fluid weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have been on Meloxical for a week and have already gained 4 pounds. Don't like this at all~ ## There is a chance that it may be fluid retention, so you should have this checked out by your respective doctors. NSAIDS can cause that as a side ...

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started taken meloxicam 15mg a week tomorrow,for psoratic arthritis it has not reduced the pain, do I need to take it longer before it kicks in. also i have cramp in my hands and pins & needels ## Hello, Mary! How are you? The FDA classifies this medication as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. That said, it should have started to help right away, similar to Tylenol or Advil. If not, it's most likely not the right medication to help you and you'll need to see your doctor to try something else. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Please help... I am on a variety of different perscriptions. Meloxicam, propranolol, ambien, camparal, lexapro, lisinopril, nephedipine, I took a urine test for a job yesterday, and it came back positive for benzos. How is this possible? Thank you! ## Nothing you listed has been known to cause a false positive for Benzodiazepines. Do you take anything else, even over the counter products? ## Lies, ambien are benzodiazopine

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I'v not seen anyone complaining about gastric reflux under the sternum. I am 40, and I've never had any gastric problems before. As soon as I started taking the Meloxicam, I noticed chest pains under my sternum. For 5 days I was taking meds to relieve the gas that was so unusual. I then thought about what was I doing different since the gas started, and It had to of been the Meloxicam. I referred back to the side effects, and the chest pains, shortness of breath, and rapid weight gain is what I had in common. I've gained 6lbs in 5 days. I've not weight over 136lbs in 17 years, and that was due to pregnancy now I'm 142lbs. I have discontinued the medicine, and will never take it again. I've also researched, and saw where there has been some heart attack scares wit...

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Can these two medications (meloxicam + methylprednisolone) be taken together? ## Hello, Jo! How are you? These medications can increase the toxicity of each other and increase the risk of developing a GI ulceration, so they should only be taken together, if your doctor approves and has prescribed both. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Meloxicam as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach irritation and increased risked of bleeding. Methylprednisolone may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness, acne and insomnia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have a constant headache and been prescribed these but am worried about side effects as I'm already feeling nauseous with headaches. I am also on chemo taxol weekly. ## Headache with nausea may suggest a migraine headache. If you are diagnosed with migraine by your physician, he/she may give you a prescription for a medication that specifically treats migraines. Such medications help alleviate both the headache and related symptoms, including nausea. I suggest you see your family doctor first. ## Hello, Jan! How are you? Since you're doctor has already prescribed the Meloxicam, you could try taking it with food or a snack to minimize the possible nausea and stomach irritation it can cause as side effects. Other, as listed by the FDA, may include dizziness and increased risk of...

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My back has been hurting for 5 days now. I've been taking ibuprofen and my pain would go away but right now i dont have any left and have no way of getting to a store to buy any. Is it ok if i take 1 meloxicam instead for my pain? ## Hello, Tabby! How are you? I'm sorry that you're in pain. Yes, you can take Meloxicam, as long as your doctor approves. The FDA classifies it as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, so it is in the same class as the Ibuprofen, just more potent. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can meloxicam 15mg once a day be taken with tramadol 50mg? ## Hi noelle.....yes, tramadol and Meloxicam can be taken together. Meloxicam is a NSAID and tramadol is an analgesic pain med. You are safe.....I took both of those meds at one time but Meloxicam does not help me at all. OTC Ibuprofen works the best as a NSAID for me. ## I am almost finished with all my tramadol a and need to get off of them can I take meloxicam where I won't go into withdrawals

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I had bunion surgery 7 wks ago. my foot is still swolen and in a lot of pain. I took my 1st 15 mg Meloxicam last evening and was wondering how long it takes to take effect. Also it seems that most people have been prescribed Meloxicam for muscle pain and arthritis do you think it's appropriate for me since mine is an acute injury? I'm a bit fearful of taking this med due to it's possible side effects. ## Hello, Renee! How are you? The FDA classifies Meloxicam as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that is used to treat pain, fever and swelling, so yes, it can also be used for problems such as yours. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. It should have some pain relief properties shortly afte...

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Meloxicam 15 mg was taken while receiving IV Invanz daily. Are there any interactions between IV Invanz & Meloxicam? ## Hello, Elaine! How are you? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed and the doctor administering them should also have checked. Did you experience any odd side effects? Meloxicam is classified by the FDA as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. Invanz may cause side effects, such as headache, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

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can anyone tell me what kinda pill this is please! ## Hello, Jason! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Exelan Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 7.5mgs of Meloxicam. The FDA classifies this medication as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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small yellow pill with UL imprinted on one side and 7.5 on the other ## Correction, i am sorry, I put in the wrong medication. The correct ingredient is 7.5mgs of Meloxicam, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory used to treat pain and swelling. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and stomach irritation. Read more: Anything else I can help with? ## Meloxicam 7.5mg by Unichem Co; generic for Mobic 7.5mg with a National Drug Code of 29300-0124-01 is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is typically used as a pain reliever for arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, etc.

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