Does Meloxicam Help With Shingles

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i have shingles and the meloxicam 7.5 seems to work really well. Is there dangerous side effects from meloxicam for people with shingles ? ## Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, so there are possible dangerous side effects for anyone that takes it, regardless of other health problems that may be involved. Learn more Meloxicam details here. Some of the possible dangerous side effects may include elevated blood pressure, fluid retention, stomach ulceration and congestive heart failure. Has your doctor prescribed this? How often do you take it?

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Dr has put me on Meloxicam for the arthritis in my hands and shoulders, ever sense I have been on it I have had a low grade headache. It seems to work well having reduced the pain in my hands but this headache is something I don't want to live with. Is a headache a common side affect of this drug. My doc seems to think it will go away in time. ## I started this drug. 15mg. Two hours after taking this I experience numbness of my upper lip and side of my nose. Should I stop taking this drug. Is this a common side effect? I'm was given this drug for shingles pain. ## Yes, headaches can be a normal side effect of this medication, according to the FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, increased risk of bleeding, and stomach irritation. Annie, no those are not normal side ef...

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