Meloxicam Long Term Use

Updated

I have been taking meloxicam 15 mg once per day for RA for more than six years now. I would like to know whether it is safe to use the drug for such a long duration? I can not stop this drug in my present condition. Is there any data available on this subject?

Thanks in advance.

39 Replies (2 Pages)

Page:1Last Page
Earliest Newest Votes
1

Hi, Joy!

Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, so yes there may be some issues caused by long term use, such as stomach ulceration, edema, hypertension, congestive heart failure and liver damage.

Is your doctor monitoring you regularly?

Usually regular exams and blood tests are the best way to keep an eye on things and head off any problems, before they have a chance to get serious.

Learn more Meloxicam details here.

Was this helpful? 7
2

I have been on Meloxicam for nearly 12 years, refilled by several doctors which I have had. In the last 6 months I have been having severe stomach pain accompanied by headaches, blood in my stool, along with loosing over 20 pounds in about 1 1/2 months (without trying). Yesterday I went to see a new doctor and they believe that my symptoms are due to the long term use of the medication, which does help with my lower back issues. The advised me to get off the Meloxicam immediately and said that previous doctors should have been monitoring me on the medication, but never did.

Was this helpful? 14
3

CAN I TRUST THIS DRUG:I have already taking 3 packs of 10 tablets of meloxicam but i still have pains in my joints and foots. Am aware of the various side effects of the drug and dont want to take it for long period. Pls can i get a more potent drug with less side effects. even now, have started itching on my body.

Was this helpful? 4
4

Follow-up - In about 2 week after getting off Meloxicam my stomach issues subsided. No more pain or blood in my stools. I was later put on Celebrex that seemed to have no relief with my back issues. 3 injections in my spine and a nerve block test later my Doctor will be doing a Radiofrequency Ablation in 2 weeks.

Was this helpful? 9
5

can I cut Meloxicam 15 mg INT tablet in half

Was this helpful? 10
6

One pill daily is my . Dosage, new to me.side effects, my concern.

Was this helpful? 2
7

Check with your doctor to see what other options may be available with less side effects, possibly Celebrex. I was on Meloxicam for about 12 years and had what they believed were bleeding ulcers due to long term use of the medication. Got off Meloxicam and felt like a new person after 2 weeks. Good luck.

Was this helpful? 5
8

My husband was diagnosed a year ago with kidney failure which was most likely caused by long term (5+ years) use of Meloxicam. He immediately stopped taking it but it was too late and his kidneys have deteriorated to the point where he is in stage 5 renal failure, close to starting dialysis, and in need of a kidney transplant. I firmly believe that patients are responsible for educating themselves, however the doctor that prescribed it for so long and the pharmacy that continually filled the prescription should have been waving an alarm flag.

Was this helpful? 17
9

I used Meloxicam for 20 years. On 12/2014 I started bleeding badly and ended up in the emergency room. They stopped the bleeding with 50 mg of Prednizone and discontinued my meloxicam. I was sent to a hematologist and diagnosed with ITP. That means low blood platelets. My body destroys my platelets. They are looking at removing my spleen. I want to know if any other meloxicam users have resulted in low blood platelets.

Was this helpful? 4
10

Yes I am just going through the exact same thing! Took Meloxicam for only just over a month and found myself covered in bruises. Went to the ER and my platelet count was down to 8! I was hospitalized and put on steroids and 3 days of IVIG therapy. My platelet levels increased temporarily but have fallen again so the steroids do not appear to be helping. How long have your platelets been low?

Was this helpful? 2
11

My daughter was just prescribed. She is 15 and we are watching her closely and I would like to know what other symptoms you had from the drug and when the symptoms started

Was this helpful? 0
12

hi ,im taking endone for almost a year for my pain , and then change to mobic i taking mobic for 4 years now,im in severe pain all the time,im also in depression,im taking flouxitine for my depression,all of this tablet give a lot of problem in my body instead of getting better,now i did my blood test show that i have problem on my liver,and gallstone,im in waiting list for my operation for my gallstone,i have all this pain,headache,numbness,dizzy,runny nose,sore throat,feeling cold all the time,very weak,lost of appetite,feeling tired all the time,stomach pain or abdominal pain,lossing power to my body,

i have both shoulder bursitis,right have operation,and i have both hand carpal tunnel also right have operation,and i have left foot planter pacitis,


thanks

Was this helpful? 0
13

I have taken Arthrotec 75mg twice a day for the last 12 years. This medication is very expensive in the US, $630.00 for one month supply. If my insurance doesn't cover it and I can't import it for personal use than I would like to find an alternative. Can Meloxicam be a substitute anti-inflammatory for arthrotec. Based on prices it seems very affordable. Guidance would be appreciated.

Was this helpful? 0
14

I have been taking meloxicam for about two years and it has been great. That being said thanks to All for posting, I am gonna get some blood work done on a more regular basis to ensure I don't become sick.

Was this helpful? 7
15

My son has been taking meloxicam 15 MG for 6 months and recently started having nose bleeds. Could the meloxicam be the cause. He had shoulder surgery and the inflammation still persists. That's why he takes it.

Was this helpful? 5
16

Why do you want to cut it in half? I just really want to know because I'm supposed to start this pill after a bad car accident.

Was this helpful? 0
17

What was your husbands egfr when you first found out.? My husband has been on Meloxicam 15 mg for several years and the doctor never told us the dangers. He now has an egfr of 36. Hoping it will reverse since he has discontinued it.

Was this helpful? 0
18

I was on Celebrex for a few months had heaps of side effects in the mouth,bleeding gums, thrush, ulcers, normal toothpaste was burning. I have now been on Meloxicam for a few years and starting to have bleeding gums again.

Was this helpful? 0
19

Did the RFA help your back problem? It was offered to me also and it freaks me out that someone is messing with my back.

Was this helpful? 0
20

What did your doctor prescribe after taking you off Meloxicam? Is it working?

Was this helpful? 5
Page:1Last Page

Most Recent Replies:

39

What is Meloxicam 7.5mg and will taking it make your poop turn green?

Was this helpful? 0
38

Re: vnsagra (# 34) Expand Referenced Message

Please dont say that.. people, even strangers like me care about you. Be strong and try to tolerate.

Was this helpful? 0
37

I have been taking Meloxicam for over 2 months now. It has been a miracle for me. I have been in horrible pain for 10 years. But just recently, I have been getting chest pains, some back pain and feelings of someone strangling me, and sweating. I thought it may be a terrible heartburn. Took tums, it helped alittle. I stopped the pill the next day and I was fine. I took it again today and the awful feeling came back. Anyone else get this? My God, I would hate to stop this pill, I’m on a very minimal dose. Am I allergic? But why has it been perfectly fine taking it until now?

Was this helpful? 0
36

What is the regimen to stop taking Meloxicam 7.5mg 2x 1 a.m./1p.m.? My doctor wants me to stop but did not tell me how.

How long does it take Meloxicam to get out of your system?

Was this helpful? 0
35

I I have been taking 15 mg daily for at least two yrs. with no side effects. Dr. Ordered liver function test last week cause I had what I thought was gall bladder pain. I had blood work and an ultrasound that all show my guts are FINE. Results show no problems. Meloxicam is a MIRACLE for me. It use it because I had a horrible accident that almost severed my foot and eventually needed ankle fusion and what WAS my ankle had chronic pain. It always worked great. The day after I quit taking it my ankle was so swollen and painful I slipped getting out of tub and wrecked my sacroiliac joint. After liver test came back good two days ago i immediately restarted meloxicam with almost instant relief. I have hypertension possibly because I’m chubby. So I can choose to be fat and have hypertension and force my wonky ankle to bear an inordinate amount of weight or get lean and maybe need no meds. I need to think about long term effects you all mention. Scary.

Was this helpful? 0
34

I used Meloxicam 15 mg one /day for 18 months. My RA pain control was excellentand I got away from Ibuprofen 600 mg/d which I had been taking for 6 years. Ibuprofen caused HI BP and Conjestive Heart Failure (CHF) diagnosislenol. Meloxicam started to affect Kidney issues, Creatinie up to 1.4 and GFR below 50 an alarm! Stopped Meloxicam 3 months ago. Now my RA is ( diagnosed 9 years ago) is baad. HI stiffness in my body and painful fingers. I am now using 650 mg Time Release Tylenol one/d for partial relief. Hoping to reverse Kidney issues but my Liver might get affected by Tylenol. Catch 22! I pray to die every night, I am 79 male.

Was this helpful? 0
33

Re: Vane (# 31) Expand Referenced Message

It's my understanding that folks start out at 7.5 and if after a week or so the don't get the relief they are looking for, the jump to 15. Never more than 15. And it can be taken just once a day.

Was this helpful? 0
32

Does meloxicam cause heart attacks and strokes? I have been taking the meds and at the pharmacy they gave me the list of side effects and that's what it said.

Was this helpful? 0
31

Hi. I just started taking Meloxicam 7.5mgs and I am taking half of it. Can I take the other half again if I still feel pain? Thanks.

Was this helpful? 0
30

Re: Cathy (# 5) Expand Referenced Message

yes , just use a pill cutter, available at Walmart for a few dollars.

Was this helpful? 0
Sort Thread by Most Recent

More Discussions:

Long term use of Meloxicam and allergic reactions

I have been taking NSAIDS for the past 21 years. The last 10 years it has been Meloxicam 15mg/day. Over the past 7 years...

3 REPLIES
Effects of long term use of Meloxicam

I"m a 70 year old female. Very active. Runner, short triathlons, lift weights and otherwise have a very active (hard...

3 REPLIES
Afraid to start long term use of Meloxicam, or any NSAID for chronic body pain and back pain.

I have recently quit taking pain meds that I have taken for the past ten years. I was up to 8 Vicoprofen and 4 Tramadol ...

5 REPLIES
How long Meloxicam stays in breast milk

My age is 26. I have been been diagonised with rheumatoid arthiritis. General physician prescribed me meloxicam tablet. ...

How Long Can I Take Meloxicam Safely

I have taken Meloxicam for two years and am worried about long lasting effects from long term use. Any info you can shar...

5 REPLIES
How long can you take meloxicam safely?

I have osteoarthritis in my spine, knees and hips and have recently developed severe pain in both arms, extending to the...

5 REPLIES
how long can you take meloxicam

Hi my doctor prescribed meloxicam 15 mg for me however he had prescribed 7.5 in the past so I take the low dose instead ...

5 REPLIES
How long after taking meloxicam can I take ibprophen

I've took meloxicam for five days for a toothache and discontinued use two days ago I'm having pain again is it ...

3 REPLIES
How long does it take meloxicam to get out of your system?

I've been taking 15 mg of Meloxicam once a day for about 2 weeks for bursitis. I'm also taking Tylenol approxima...

2 REPLIES
How long after taking meloxicam 15 mg could my potassium levels be high in a blood test?

My blood test came back with high levels of potassium. I took Meloxicam, 15mg and am hoping that is the reason. I took i...

1 REPLY