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I have been taking meloxicam for 1 1/2 weeks and I am experiencing celiac symptoms. I would like to know if meloxicam is gluten free. ## Meloxicam is actually a generic medication, the name brand for it would be Mobic and, since it is a generic, it is manufactured by several different companies. Thus, I can't tell you anything about the inactive ingredients without more information from you, such as the markings on the tablet, or the name of the manufacturer. Can you please post back with this information? ## I would like to know if gluten is in my meloxicam. It's an oblong light yellow pill with a 15 stamped on it. I'm expericening floating, constipation, and stomach pains. ## Is taking muscle relaxers 500mg and meloxicams 7.5mg and buspirone 10mgs okay to take all in the m...

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Can I take these two medicines together? I normally take Sumatriptan for migraines. I fell on the ice and hurt my shoulder and the Orthopedic has me taken 1 Meloxicam a day. I have a bad migraine and need to know if I can take a Sumatriptan. ## While I haven't come across any drug interactions or contraindications suggesting that it's unsafe to take the two together, I think it would still be wise to consult your prescribing doctor just to be on the safe. That way they can cross-check for other determining factors as well based on your medical records. You can also read more about each medication in the links below: [1] Meloxicam [2] Sumatriptan Hope this helps!

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Small yellow pill round with ZO below it 2 6 nothing on the back ## What is ii would like to know what the pill is. ## I believe the marking you're both looking at is actually ZC 26. This tablet is manufactured by Zydus Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 15mgs of Meloxicam. 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? ## Thanks! Cancer survivor cleaning out drawer

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I'm looking at a pill that has 158 on one side and a C on the other side. What is this? ## This tablet is manufactured by Cipla USA and they list it as actually being YELLOW and containing 7.5mgs of Meloxicam which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that is used to pain, fever, and swelling. (NDC 69097-158) The FDA lists the typical side effects possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding, and stomach irritation. Inactive ingredients: - Colloidal Silicon Dioxide - Magnesium Stearate - Sodium Citrate ## This pill is totally white, not yellow is that OK?

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I have a small oval white pill, one side "15", the other side "UL". What kind of pill is it? ## Hello, Marion! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Unichem Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 15mgs of Meloxicam. The FDA classifies Meloxicam as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's most commonly used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## What drug class is this white oval pill with "ul" on one side and "15" on the other side? ## Is this pill a narcotic?

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I've been prescribed Meloxicam 7.5 mg. I was told to take one at night but this wasn't very effective, after seeing my doctor he said to double the dose. Is it more effective to take one twice daily or 2 once a day? At the moment I take it twice daily but it still isn't very effective is there another safe drug to take along side or a different drug to combat the pain I gave osteoarthritis in my hands and seems like my forearms as well. ## Hello, Gary! How are you feeling? Sorry about the osteoarthritis. Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, so it can be taken with other pain medications that are in different classes, or replaced with another NSAID that is more potent, but what is safe for you to try is up to your doctor. Meloxicam may cause side effects, such as na...

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How often can it be taken? My RX says once a day. Is it ok to take 1 in the AM and 1 in the PM? ## I take 15mg meloxicam in the morning and it seems to do ok, but by bed time I have pain and can't sleep. Could I take one Aleve? ## Is 2 aleve twice a day equal to one 15mg melodic am? It does not seem to last 24 hours. ## I have arthritis in my hip and was given a cortisone shot 2 months ago. As it has worn off the pain is gradually returning. I was prescribed meloxicam but started pain management with first Tylenol and am back to Aleve. My last dose was 1 day ago and wonder if it is now ok to try the meloxicam? I want to make sure the Aleve is out of my system. ## I accidentally took three ibuprofen and one 15 mg of meloxicam at the same time. I realized this after I had swallowed th...

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The melocicam 7.5 tablet I have been given is made by Lubin Pharma. They will not answer any inquiry which makes me nervous. As a celiac, are there ANY generic companies that prduce a Gluten Free Meloxicam 7.5? Are ALL generic Meloxicam made overseas? ## Hello! Sorry about the problem that you're having. There is a gluten free drugs list at glutenfreedrugs.com and they list the name brand Mobic as being gluten free. Learn more Mobic details here. You may want to ask your doctor about prescribing it as 'brand medically necessary', so your insurance will cover it and the pharmacy can't give you a generic. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you! I assumed that I would need to do just that. I use glutenfreedrugs.com but was hoping there might be one not checked...

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Is meloxicam a sulfur drug? If you are allergic to sulfur can you take meloxicam? ## Hello, Suzy! How are you? Are you allergic to sulfur, or to sulfa drugs? They aren't actually the same exact things. When you are talking about being allergic to the sulfa drugs it actually refers to Sulfonamides. And no, Meloxicam isn't one of them. It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My daughters tongue broke out in severe pain. Cost me more money. She is allergic to Sulpher. She then had 2 more Dr. spots and was diagnosed with yeast infection of tongue. Which now I know it was this drug. ## I’m allergic to sulfa drugs (found out with bactrim, itchy rash o...

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I have a small round white pill. One side is stamped with C, the other 158. The only pills I can ID like this say that they are yellow, but this is white. Can anyone identify it for me please? ## Hi mb ... Are you sure that your tablet isn't just a really light yellow? It is most likely Meloxicam 7.5 mg from Cipla (NDC 69097-158). DailyMed describes this pill as "yellow coloured, round, biconvex tablets, debossed with '158' on one side and 'C' on the other". They also say that "Meloxicam is a pale yellow solid" - so to me that could mean there's a chance it could almost appear white under certain lighting. Plus there aren't any coloring agents listed under the inactive ingredients. The inactive ingredients listed on the NDC page are: - Colloid...

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I drink coffee and have been placed on Meloxicam and wonder if I should continue to drink coffee while on the medication? ## Hello, Larry! How are you? As long as your doctor approves, but it may cause more stomach side effects than you would have if you weren't drinking coffee. Meloxicam is classified by the FDA as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and they are well known to cause stomach irritation and possible ulcers, so the coffee could aggravate that. Other side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and increased risk of bleeding. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I developed epiploic appendagitis the doctor gave me 2 weeks of meloxicam 15mg take one a day , it worked great but as soon as I finished 2 days later started having pain , if I get more how...

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What happens if you taken M Cam7,5mg after the expiry date. ## Hello, Melanie! How are you? Meloxicam is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Its typical side effects, as listed by the U.S. FDA may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. It doesn't become dangerous after the expiration, but it does start to lose effectiveness. The best thing to do would be to dispose of them and see your doctor for a new prescription. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Can it be used on sore heel?

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Have been bedridden most of the time with muscle toxicity due to Levaquin! Recently have extreme pain in my left knee with great knee replacements over 20 years ago and still in good shape! Because of pain and swelling in my left knee ai was sent to ER to eliminate blood clot which was clear. Blood work shows high White Blood Cells. Sed rate and CPR indicating an infection! Sent immediately to Orthopedic Doctor. X rays look good, signs of pain, swelling, and limited mobility! He wants to wait and see and has prescribed Meloxicam , ice, and bed rest along with oxycondone. Also on metformin 500 mg 3 pills twice a day and losartin! Should I take this medicine? Articles say NSSID is contraindicated if you been floxed! ## There is a warning about taking NSAIDs, such as Meloxicam, while activ...

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Can I take meloxicam 15mg and baclofen 10mg together. I was prescribe a half of meloxicam 15mg twice a day and 1 tablet of baclofen 10 mg twice a day. ## Hello, Dee! How are you? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed between these medications, so that should be fine, as long as your doctor has prescribed them both. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Meloxicam as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. Baclofen may cause side effects such as nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with? ## can baclofen and meloxicam be taken at the same time

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Can u tell me what this pill is its got 100 on one side an blank on the other side and is white round pill ## Hello, Eva! How are you? Is the tablet possibly an off-white/pale yellow? If so, it is manufactured by Carlsbad Technology and they list it as containing 100mgs 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. ## I called it white but knew I didn't have caffeine or the other option. They were definitely yellow compared to the white potassium. Meloxicam is the winner. I had it a while back and still have bottle with some in it just don't know why I would have som...

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found a pill one side says 100 other side blank. very small pill. not sure what it is. found in my car???? ## it is a white pill ## Can you give me a better idea of how small it is? I mean, is it about the size of a birth control tablet, a low dose Apsirin, or etc.? ## Its a caffine, almost all caffine pills have a100mg in them ive seen loads of them im more than 95 percent sure its caffine ## It is possibly meloxicam ## Found white pill, size of the top of pencil eraser. "100" on one side, other side blank ## It's a caffeine pill called Stay Alert. I can't drink coffee due to a major surgery so I take them in the morning. ## Donna, Good call I was just about to add my reply but since you already identified this tablet no need to do so.Its always refreshing to see Valid ...

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Does Meloxicam contain Aspirin or Tylenol? ## Hi Lynnette - No, Meloxicam is its own drug / active ingredient. It is a different drug from Aspirin or Acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol), though it is in a similar classification. Meloxicam is a Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory drug (NSAID) most commonly prescribed for osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). More Details:

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Will meloxicam 15 mg show up on a drug test? Thank you ## only the drugs a drug test is testing for can show up - eg marijuana, cocaine. it is unlikely a drug like Meloxicam, used for arthritis, would show. however, if it is being abused, the side effects may signal an alarm to someone that something is not right. ## No, it will not. Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory. ## Anybody gaining weight from taking this Mobic 15mg? ## I have a drug test for the military in about two weeks, I take my boyfriends meloxicam for my back at work because I am a server and I never sit down really unless its dead shift. Will it show up on a military blood drug test? PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE! ## All I've ever know it showing up for is benzodiazepine once in a while ## It can show up depen...

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Are meloxicam tablets (with an imprint of "ZC 26") gluten free? I have celiac... ## Yes, these tablets contain no ingredients that would cause them to contain gluten. Along with the active ingredient, they are listed by Zydus Pharmaceuticals as containing crospovidone, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, trisodium citrate dehydrate, povidone and micocrystalline cellulose. The FDA classifies this medication as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's most commonly used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach irritation and increased risk of bleeding. Is there anything else I can help with? ## HEY! Great news! I just called Zydus and their medical team says their meloxicam is fre...

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I have been taking Mobic 15MG for 10 days and I can't tell its helping me at all with my inflammation in my back and neck, plus I have a pinched nerve. How long does it take to start working on this? Also I have been taking a prescribed dosage of Potassium Chloride 10MEQ (what it says on the prescription bottle) but been on the Potassium for a few years. Is this a bad combo? Could this be why I'm hurting worse in the shoulders and neck/back of head? Wondering since Mobic increases sodium levels if I should stop taking my Potassium? Please help.. Thanks ## Hello, Tony! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems that you're having. When is the last time you had a blood test done to check your potassium levels? Those symptoms could be caused by your potassium level being too...

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