Do not take more of this medication than prescribed because higher doses increase the chance of stomach ulcers/bleeding
30, 2023 Medically reviewed by Josephine Bawab, Pharm
This information from Lexicomp® explains what you need to know about this medication, including what it’s used for, how to take it, its side effects, and when to call
Meloxicam may cause serious side effects
On Nov, 11, 2023 60,828 people reported to have side effects when taking Meloxicam
Meloxicam can affect the way your platelets work
1) NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events including
Piroxicam and ketorolac have the highest risk
Co-morbid conditions such as coagulation Meloxicam may be used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with several different medical conditions, trauma, or surgery
This medicine may raise the chance of severe and sometimes deadly stomach or bowel problems like ulcers or bleeding
The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Meloxicam and have Vaginal bleeding
Talk with your doctor
Side Effects of Meloxicam Almost all medicines may cause possible side-effects
Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve the symptoms of arthritis (juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain
Meloxicam is also more likely than ibuprofen to cause gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances, such as gastric bleeding and ulceration
Or it could be due to another medical problem or a medicine
This is more likely to occur if you have had a stomach ulcer in the past, if you smoke or drink alcohol regularly, if you are over 60 years of age, are in poor health, or are using certain other medicines (eg, steroids, blood thinner)
Long-term use of NSAIDs, especially at high doses, can lead to peptic ulcer disease and bleeding from the stomach
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