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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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I used to take 25mg Arthrexin daily after supper to control pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis. After a few years, it began to affect my stomach. So, my doctor prescribed 15mg Coxflam instead. When I read about posible side effects of Coxflam, I found it to be the same as Arthrexin. Are there any need to worry before experiencing any side effects? ## Hello, Dirk! How are you? You are correct, they are both nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories that carry the same risks. And yes, because with long-term use you could experience stomach damage or liver damage, but you may not actually experience any side effects that lets you know it's happened. Have you found yourself to be bruising easier than usual? Any nausea or stomach pain? ## Can my husband use coxflam for arhritis in he's arms ...

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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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I have only taken one day 6 pills. Can I stop. I need my sleep ## Hello, Donna! How are you? No, you should continue taking them and taper, as instructed. Stopping abruptly at such a high dose risks complications. The FDA lists the other typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, acne and weight changes. However, you don't actually have to space them out throughout the day, you could take them earlier, so you may not experience such severe insomnia. 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 suffer from back pain from a diving accident, I have a degerative arthritis and scoliosis and even though I don't have diabetes I have peripheral neuropathy and fibromyalgia . Is getting very hard to go up to 6 pharmacies by bus or a friend spending the day driving me to find them ## There are usually shortages this time of year, due to mandatory manufacturing limits, as well as limits on how much a pharmacy is allowed to order in and keep in stock at once. Learn more pain management details here. Do you have insurance? If so, you might want to see if they have a mail order pharmacy that they recommend, that would most likely make it a lot easier for you to get your prescriptions filled each month. ## There has been several times I went to Walgreens and had the oxicodone 30 mg and...

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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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I am on day 4 of Methylprednisolone for bronchitis which was giving me asthma like attacks. Now I have a sore throat is this a side effect of this drug? I have two days to go on it ## Hello, Lee! How are you? It's difficult to say, it could be from the coughing and asthma like effects of the bronchitis. Though this medication is classified by the FDA as a steroid and it can cause dry mouth, as well as acne, nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness and insomnia as side effects, so some of those could also contribute. Have your finished your course of treatment, yet? Are you still having the sore throat?

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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 am suffering with enkylosing sapondylitus dr advice take upto two years nucoxia 90 regularly is it safe drug ## Hi, Gagan! How are you feeling? Nucoxia contains the active ingredient Etoricoxib, it is a selective COX-2 inhibitor that's used to treat pain and inflammation. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and upset stomach. Learn more Nucoxia details here. It's no more risky or safe than any other medication on the market. Much of it really depends on you and how your body reacts to it. Did you discuss your concerns with your doctor? ## dear sir i a m r b thapa pl..... infrom nucoxia 90 ## hi i want to knw why use nucoxia 90 ......i mean to say which patiean use nucoxia 90

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Anyone know a doctor that will prescribe pain medication in Mobile Alabama? Suffer from severe arthritis and neck and back problems. ## HI, Daisy! Sorry that you're in pain. Since you're in Alabama, the best suggestion I can make is that find yourself a regular, general practitioner and then discuss the issue with them, so they can refer you for pain management. Basically the area of the U.S. from Iowa, Arkansas and etc. over to the east have all been hit with a ton of new regulations for the prescribing of pain medications, due to the heavy rates of improper and over prescribing that were going on. Under these new regulations, general practitioners are restricted in what they are allowed to prescribe for pain and how long they can prescribe it, so most patients requiring strong...

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I suffer from MS and was experiencing a relapse. The advice was to take 5 days methylprednisolene. After first dose my face started puffing up and became bright red. Continued as I had had been having so much back pain and other MS symptoms. Thought that this was the lesser of 2 evils and would persevere. The course finished on Friday. Had very bad Saturday night. Really hot, vivid dreams and could not sleep and itched like crazy. When I got up on Sunday morning I noticed a spot on my chin. When I looked in good light I saw that my lower face was absolutely covered in spots. Pimples have erupted all over my chin and face and my scalp is really sore as there are bumps/spots all over andI can't stop itching. My ears are itching, but very sore as I have bumps/pimples in them as well. I...

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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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I was prescribed methylprednisolone for a reaction to poison ivy and have finished day 4 of the pack. I feel as if I have little to no relief. I am in constant discomfort (having a tough time sleeping even) and the rashes do not appear to be going away. One in fact seems to be getting worse. ## Hello, Diane! How are you? You'll need to finish the pack and then you'll likely start to see some improvement. If not, then you should consult your doctor. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this mediation as possibly including nausea, dizziness, nervousness, anxiety and insomnia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am 43 year old mother of two. i am suffering from arthritis and have been taking Folitrax 10 mg from the past 4 years 1 tablet per week. I have hot flashes at night and i feel like i am having memory loss and despite my repeated hard work i am not able to lose weight instead i am gaining it. are these possible side effects of the medication ? kindly help me soon. ## Hi, Sunita! It's really difficult to say for sure what might be causing these symptoms, though they aren't usually caused by the Folitrax. At your age, they could very well be due to hormonal fluctuations from having anovulatory cycles. Perimenopause can start as young as 35, but is most common in the early to mid-40's and the issues you're experiencing are typical signs of a lack of ovulation causing you t...

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By Rimsa of Mexico, capsule, 25 gm. Told was good for arthritis pain. Any info...ingredients, effectiveness, etc.? ## DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THIS WILL WORK FOR GOUT? ## Is it safe to take Artridol if one is a diabetic? ## I just picked some up during a lockdown flareup in my right ankle. The kind that feels like a car was parked on it. The Mexican pharmacy did not have indocine but they had ARTRIDOL. The attack was over in about 12 hours and 4 tablets. I went back and bought every package in the store. This has steriod so it is not a daily drug. It comes in blister packs of 10 in boxes of 20. It is worth a trip to Mexico and pick up some colchicine there as well but watch the dose. I take two Artridol with a flare up and one at 4 hour intervals with the last one before bed with plenty of w...

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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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I have heart palpitation, and have had them for the past week. I have also had sinus and a cough for the past week. Went to urgent care, and have bronchitis. I was prescribed the Methylprednisolone and an antibiotic. I am nervous about taking the steroid when I am already having heart palpitations. I didn't even think about mentioning it when I went in. ## Hello, Mar! How are you? Did they check your heart and blood pressure, when you went to urgent care? If so, there is most likely nothing to worry about, they'd not have prescribed it, if they had reason to be concerned. You also need to understand that in most cases heart palpitations aren't anything to worry about. It's just an unusual awareness of your heartbeat, it doesn't necessarily mean that anything is wrong...

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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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