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Some times I get severe pain in my Knee. I also have arthritis in my Knees. Doctor has prescribed me Meloxicam 15mg. On the web side I have read that side effects are serious such as RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS. if side effects are more serious than my knee pain, why my doctor has prescribed me this medicine. I am reluctant to take this medicine. Please respond me. Thanks Haseeb
Hello.Cardiovascular problems related to intake of Meloxicam appear with continued use of this drug in patients with other risk factors (diabetes, high cholesterol levels,high blood pressure, smoking, obesity).Stomach problems(ulcer, bleeding) related to intake of Meloxicam appear with continued use of this drug for weeks-months;however to avoid stomach problems, your doctor may prescribe Omeprazole 20 mg per day, taken combined with Meloxicam.Please consult your doctor for a prescription. I wish you good health. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)
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Does Meloxicam Usuage Have Serious Side Effects?
Hello.Cardiovascular problems related to intake of Meloxicam appear with continued use of this drug in patients with other risk factors (diabetes, high cholesterol levels,high blood pressure, smoking, obesity).Stomach problems(ulcer, bleeding) related to intake of Meloxicam appear with continued use of this drug for weeks-months;however to avoid stomach problems, your doctor may prescribe Omeprazole 20 mg per day, taken combined with Meloxicam.Please consult your doctor for a prescription. I wish you good health. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)