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Reported Meloxicam Side Effects: diarrhoea, tremor, hypertension, heart rate increased, fatigue, epistaxis, cardiac flutter, renal failure acute, duodenal ulcer haemorrhage, dizziness, pericarditis.
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Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5213099-X
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported MELOXICAM problem on Jan 18, 2007. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 133.0 lb, was diagnosed with osteoarthritis and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, condition aggravated. MELOXICAM dosage: 10MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOSAMINE. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5220828-8
MELOXICAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from POLAND on Jan 11, 2007. Female patient, 92 years of age, was diagnosed with osteoarthritis and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: metrorrhagia. MELOXICAM dosage: 15 MG. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, CARVEDILOL, AMILORIDE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5225378-0
Consumer or non-health professional from reported MELOXICAM problem on Jan 29, 2007. Female patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with allergy test and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic reaction, urticaria. MELOXICAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID, ACETAMINOPHEN, NSAID. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5225969-7
MELOXICAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 16, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cognitive disorder, confusional state, dizziness, nausea, rash, somnolence, visual disturbance, vomiting. MELOXICAM dosage: 7.5 MG (7.5 MG, 1 IN 1 D); ORAL. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5242250-0
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported MELOXICAM problem on Feb 16, 2007. Female patient, 59 years of age, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with exostosis, tendonitis and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eyelid oedema, skin discolouration, skin exfoliation. MELOXICAM dosage: 15MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5247689-5
MELOXICAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 12, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with arthralgia and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: duodenal perforation, duodenal ulcer haemorrhage. MELOXICAM dosage: 15 MG; QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with CLOPIDOGREL, DILTIAZEM, SIMVASTATIN, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5256052-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported MELOXICAM problem on Mar 02, 2007. Female patient, weighting 187.0 lb, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, lymphoedema. MELOXICAM dosage: 15 MG ONCE DAILY PO. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5259585-8
MELOXICAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 27, 2007. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: barrett's oesophagus, chest pain, duodenal ulcer, duodenitis, helicobacter pylori identification test positive, vomiting. MELOXICAM dosage: 15 MG; QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, PREDISOLONE, RISEDRONIC ACID, OMEPRAZOLE, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, SALBUTAMOL, ALIMEMAZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5266716-2
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported MELOXICAM problem on Feb 27, 2007. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: barrett's oesophagus, chest pain, duodenal ulcer, duodenitis, helicobacter pylori identification test positive, vomiting. MELOXICAM dosage: 15 MG (15 MG, 1 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISOLONE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, RISEDRONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5273656-1
MELOXICAM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 21, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 213.4 lb, was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematemesis, melaena. MELOXICAM dosage: 15 MG PO DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5280592-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported MELOXICAM problem on Mar 26, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic and was treated with MELOXICAM. MELOXICAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EZETIMIBE, VALSARTAN, FLUOROURACIL, BEVACIZUMAB, ELOXATIN, FLONASE, ASPIRIN, NIACIN. Patient died on 02/16/2007.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5294384-2
MELOXICAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 09, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 201.5 lb, was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: joint swelling. MELOXICAM dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5321907-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MELOXICAM problem on May 08, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with traumatic arthritis and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: inadequate analgesia. MELOXICAM dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5324311-0
MELOXICAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 09, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, anaemia, anal haemorrhage, colitis, diarrhoea, haematochezia. MELOXICAM dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5341764-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported MELOXICAM problem on May 18, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with gout and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, dizziness, metabolic acidosis, renal failure acute, renal impairment. MELOXICAM dosage: 7.5 MG; QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, LERCANIDIPINE, ALLOPURINOL, LANSOPRAZOLE, TIMOLOL MALEATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5343389-1
MELOXICAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with arthritis and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysarthria, swollen tongue. MELOXICAM dosage: (7.5 MG), ORAL. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5088027-0
Consumer or non-health professional from reported MELOXICAM problem on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, anaemia, anal haemorrhage, colitis, diarrhoea, haematochezia. MELOXICAM dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5097871-5
MELOXICAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 22, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with arthralgia, hiatus hernia and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: systemic lupus erythematosus. MELOXICAM dosage: 15 MILLIGRAMS ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LANSOPRAZOLE, LOFEPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5109830-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MELOXICAM problem on Sept 18, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 250.0 lb, was diagnosed with analgesic effect and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myocardial infarction. MELOXICAM dosage: 15 MG DAILY. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5146839-9
MELOXICAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 07, 2006. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with osteoarthritis and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastric ulcer, movement disorder, pain. MELOXICAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACIPHEX, NEXIUM. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5148643-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported MELOXICAM problem on Oct 24, 2006. Female patient, 42 years of age, was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. MELOXICAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, FEXOFENADINE. Patient died.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5162545-9
MELOXICAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, anaemia, anal haemorrhage, colitis, diarrhoea, haematochezia. MELOXICAM dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5179563-7
Consumer or non-health professional from reported MELOXICAM problem on Dec 12, 2006. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with spondyloarthropathy, colitis ulcerative and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, malaise, pyrexia, renal failure, tubulointerstitial nephritis. MELOXICAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SALOFALK. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5191994-8
MELOXICAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 04, 2006. Female patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with arthralgia and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: duodenal perforation, duodenal ulcer haemorrhage. MELOXICAM dosage: 15 MG;QD;PO. During the same period patient was treated with CLOPIDOGREL, DILTIAZEM, SIMVASTATIN, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5195680-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MELOXICAM problem on Dec 08, 2006. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with arthritis and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: vaginal haemorrhage. MELOXICAM dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5415000-2
MELOXICAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 31, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased, cardiac flutter, diarrhoea, epistaxis, fatigue, heart rate increased, hypertension, tremor. MELOXICAM dosage: 7.5 MG; QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with ACOMPLIA, LEVOTHYROXINE, ATROVENT, QVAR, METFORMIN, ZOPICLONE, MIZOLASTINE, NEDOCROMIL. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5421918-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported MELOXICAM problem on Aug 20, 2007. Female patient, weighting 221.0 lb, was diagnosed with arthralgia and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fall, muscular weakness. MELOXICAM dosage: 15 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5423161-4
MELOXICAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 14, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac flutter, diarrhoea, epistaxis, fatigue, heart rate increased, hypertension, tremor. MELOXICAM dosage: 7.5 MG; QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with ACOMPLIA, LEVOTHYROXINE, ATROVENT, QVAR, METFORMIN, ZOPICLONE, MIZOLASTINE, NEDOCROMIL. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5424356-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported MELOXICAM problem on July 30, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with obesity and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac flutter, diarrhoea, epistaxis, fatigue, heart rate increased, hypertension, tremor. MELOXICAM dosage: 7,5 MG (7,5 MG,1 IN 1 D) ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ACCOMPLIA, ATROVENT, FELDENE, LEVOTHIROXINE, METFORMIN, MIZOLASTINE, MOMETASONE, NEDOCROMIL. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5444130-4
MELOXICAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 21, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac flutter, diarrhoea, epistaxis, fatigue, heart rate increased, hypertension, tremor, weight decreased. MELOXICAM dosage: 7.5 MG; QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with ACOMPLIA, LEVOTHYROXINE, ATROVENT, QVAR, MEFORMIN, ZOPICLONE, MIZOLASTINE, NEDOCROMIL. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5451010-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MELOXICAM problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fungal infection, hepatic enzyme increased, hepatitis c antibody, oedema peripheral, weight increased. MELOXICAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, TEGASEROD, FLUCONAZOLE, AMOXICILLIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5447250-3
MELOXICAM problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2007. Female patient, weighting 169.0 lb, was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, joint swelling. MELOXICAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LODINE, MOTRIN, RELAFEN, FELDENE, NAPROXEN, VIOXX. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5447941-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MELOXICAM problem on Aug 27, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with osteoarthritis and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, headache, influenza like illness, nausea. MELOXICAM dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5448243-2
MELOXICAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 29, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with gout and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, lethargy, metabolic acidosis, renal failure acute. MELOXICAM dosage: 7.5 MG; QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, LERCANIDIPINE, ALLOPURINOL, LANSOPRAZOLE, TIMOLOL MALEATE, MESALAZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5453010-X
Consumer or non-health professional from reported MELOXICAM problem on Aug 30, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with psoriatic arthropathy and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: psoriasis. MELOXICAM dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5458075-7
MELOXICAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 04, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with gout and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, dizziness, lethargy, metabolic acidosis, renal failure acute, renal impairment. MELOXICAM dosage: 7.5 MG; QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, LERCANIDIPINE, ALLOPURINOL, LANSOPRAZOLE, TIMOLOL MALEATE, MESALAZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5470344-3
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported MELOXICAM problem on Sept 13, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arteriosclerosis, aspiration, coronary artery disease, intestinal ischaemia, pericarditis. MELOXICAM dosage: 7.5 MG; QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, OMEPRAZOLE, VITAMIN D, FOLIC ACID. Patient died.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5470823-9
MELOXICAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 12, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arteriosclerosis, aspiration, coronary artery disease, intestinal ischaemia, pericarditis. MELOXICAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CODEINE PHOSPHATE AND ACETAMINOPHEN, DIGOXIN, FOLIC ACID, OMEPRAZOLE, VITAMIN D. Patient died.
Meloxicam Side Effects Report #5472421-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported MELOXICAM problem on Sept 13, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with MELOXICAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arteriosclerosis, aspiration, coronary artery disease, intestinal ischaemia, pericarditis. MELOXICAM dosage: 7.5 MG (7.5 MG, 1 IN 1 D) ORAL. Patient died.
Drug Information: Meloxicam
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(mel ox' i cam)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| People who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) (other than aspirin) such as meloxicam may have a higher risk of having a heart attack or a stroke than people who do not take these medications. These events may happen without warning and may cause death. This risk may be higher for people who take NSAIDs for a long time. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had heart disease, a heart attack, or a stroke, if you smoke, and if you have or have ever had high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes. Get emergency medical help right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness in one part or side of the body, or slurred speech.If you will be undergoing a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG; a type of heart surgery), you should not take meloxicam right before or right after the surgery.NSAIDs such as meloxicam may cause ulcers, bleeding, or holes in the stomach or intestine. These problems may develop at any time during treatment, may happen without warning symptoms, and may cause death. The risk may be higher for people who take NSAIDs for a long time, are older in age, have poor health, or drink large amounts of alcohol while you are taking meloxicam. Tell your doctor if you take any of the following medications: anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); aspirin; other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn); or oral steroids such as dexamethasone (Decadron, Dexone), methylprednisolone (Medrol), and prednisone (Deltasone). Also tell your doctor if you have or have ever had ulcers or bleeding in your stomach or intestines, or other bleeding disorders. If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop taking meloxicam and call your doctor: stomach pain, heartburn, vomiting a substance that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds, blood in the stool, or black and tarry stools.Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will monitor your symptoms carefully and will probably order certain tests to check your body's response to meloxicam. Be sure to tell your doctor how you are feeling so that your doctor can prescribe the right amount of medication to treat your condition with the lowest risk of serious side effects.Your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with meloxicam and each time you refill your prescription. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You can also visit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website (http://www.fda.gov/cder) or the manufacturer's website to obtain the Medication Guide. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Meloxicam is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints) and rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints). Meloxicam is also used to relieve the pain, tenderness,swelling, and stiffness caused by juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (a type of arthritis that affects children) in children 2 years of age and older. Meloxicam is in a class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs). It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.
How should this medicine be used?
Meloxicam comes as a tablet and suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. Take meloxicam at the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take meloxicam exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the suspension well before each use to mix the medication evenly.
Other uses for this medicine
Meloxicam is also used sometimes to treat ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that mainly affects the spine). Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking meloxicam,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to meloxicam, aspirin or other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention the medications listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section and any of the following: angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), and quinapril (Accupril); cholestyramine (Questran); diuretics ('water pills'); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, others); and methotrexate (Rheumatrex). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had asthma, especially if you have frequent stuffed or runny nose or nasal polyps (swelling of the lining of the nose); swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs; or kidney or liver disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, especially if you are in the last few months of your pregnancy, you plan to become pregnant, or you are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking meloxicam, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking meloxicam.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Meloxicam may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- diarrhea
- constipation
- gas
- sore throat
- cough
- runny nose
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately. Do not take any more meloxicam until you speak to your doctor:
- fever
- blisters
- rash
- hives
- itching
- swelling of the eyes, face, tongue, lips,throat, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- hoarseness
- pale skin
- fast heartbeat
- unexplained weight gain
- upset stomach
- excessive tiredness
- lack of energy
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- pain in the right upper part of the stomach
- flu-like symptoms
- cloudy, discolored, or bloody urine
- back pain
- difficult or painful urination
Meloxicam may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- lack of energy
- drowsiness
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- bloody, black, or tarry stools
- vomiting a substance that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds
- difficulty breathing
- seizures
- coma
What other information should I know?
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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