Meloxicam, oral tablet

Meloxicam, oral tablet

Meloxicam, oral tablet

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Meloxicam can cause mild or serious side effects. The following list contains some of the key side effects that may occur while taking meloxicam. This list does not include all possible side effects.

For more information on the possible side effects of meloxicam or tips on how to deal with a bothersome side effect, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

More common side effects

The more common side effects that can occur with meloxicam include:

  • abdominal pain
  • diarrhea
  • indigestion or heartburn
  • nausea
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • itching or rash

If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Serious side effects

Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Call 911 if your symptoms feel life threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency. Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following:

  • Heart attack. Symptoms can include:
    • chest pain or discomfort
    • difficulty breathing
    • cold sweat
    • pain or discomfort in one or both arms, your back, shoulders, neck, jaw, or area above your belly button
  • Stroke. Symptoms can include:
    • numbness or weakness of your face, arm, or leg on one side of your body
    • sudden confusion
    • difficulty speaking or understanding speech
    • vision problems in one or both eyes
    • difficulty walking or loss of balance or coordination
    • dizziness
    • severe headache with no other cause
  • Stomach and intestinal problems, such as bleeding, ulcers, or tearing. Symptoms can include:
    • severe stomach pain
    • vomiting blood
    • bloody stools
    • black, sticky stools
  • Liver damage. Symptoms can include:
    • dark urine or pale stools
    • nausea
    • vomiting
    • not wanting to eat
    • pain in your stomach area
    • yellowing of your skin or whites of your eyes
  • Increased blood pressure. Symptoms of extreme high blood pressure can include:
    • dull headache
    • dizzy spells
    • nosebleeds
  • Water retention or swelling. Symptoms can include:
    • rapid weight gain
    • swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
  • Skin problems, such as blistering, peeling, or rash.
  • Kidney damage. Symptoms can include:
    • changes in how much or how often you urinate
    • pain with urination
    • anemia (decreased red blood cells)

Side effects in older adults

Older adults (people ages 65 years and older) who take meloxicam have an increased risk of certain side effects. These include:

  • cardiovascular problems, such as high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke
  • digestive system side effects, such as ulcers and bleeding in the stomach or intestines
  • kidney problems, such as kidney damage and acute (sudden) kidney failure

If you’re an older adult and your doctor recommends meloxicam, they’ll likely start you on a lower dosage than usual. They’ll also monitor you more closely for the types of side effects listed above.

For more information about meloxicam side effects in older adults, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

This post was last modified on December 3, 2024 2:18 pm