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Suggest Remedies For Arthritis While On Colchicine

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Posted on Thu, 27 Apr 2017
Question: I take colchicine on a PRN basis when i have a flair up of my gouty arthritis. I'm going to have a knee replacement in three weeks. I only have one kidney due to kidney cancer 8 years ago. Can I take a 7.5 mg meloxicam for my knee pain
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes you can!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Taking meloxicam very briefly wouldn't harm your kidneys. I will recommend this in the interim to address your knee pain problem. Besides, naproxen and meloxicam are very similar in action and toxicity profile.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Suggest Remedies For Arthritis While On Colchicine

Brief Answer: Yes you can! Detailed Answer: Hi, Taking meloxicam very briefly wouldn't harm your kidneys. I will recommend this in the interim to address your knee pain problem. Besides, naproxen and meloxicam are very similar in action and toxicity profile. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.