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Other NSAIDs, like ibuprofen. Combining with alcohol may increase the risk of stomach ulcers or bleeding. Do not use this medicine in the setting of heart bypass surgery (CABG).See a doctor immediately if you experience any difficulty with breathing, unexplained sickness or fatigue, loss of appetite, vision changes, fluid retention, abnormal bleeding, or any other worrying side effects. 6. Response and effectiveness Peak concentrations are reached within 2 hours (capsule) and 4 to 5 hours (tablets). Meloxicam appears to be recycled in the liver so another peak is reached in 8 hours (capsule) or 12-14 hours (tablet) after the initial dose. 7. Interactions Medicines that interact with meloxicam may either decrease its effect, affect how long it works, increase side effects, or have less of an effect when taken with meloxicam. An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of the medications; however, sometimes it does. Speak to your doctor about how drug interactions should be managed.Common medications that may interact with meloxicam include:ACE inhibitors or ARBs, such as captopril, enalapril, or losartan (monitor BP)antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin or vancomycinanticoagulants (blood thinners) such as apixaban, dabigatran, fondaparinux, heparin, or warfarinantidepressants, such as citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, or paroxetineantifungals, such as voriconazoleaspirinbeta-blockers, such as acebutolol, atenolol, bisoprolol, or carvedilolbisphosphonates, such as alendronatediuretics (water pills), such as chlorthalidone, chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, or furosemideHIV medications (eg, Stribild, tenofovir)other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), such as celecoxib, diclofenac, etodolac, ibuprofen, ketorolac, nabumetone, or naproxensulfonylureas (a type of diabetes medication), such as glimepiride, glyburide, or glipizidesupplements, such as glucosamine, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin Eothers, such as cyclosporine, lithium, methotrexate, pemetrexed, pirfenidone, or tacrolimus.Drinking alcohol while taking meloxicam may increase the risk of gastrointestinal-related side effects or kidney damage.Note that this list is not all-inclusive and includes only common medications that may interact with meloxicam. You should refer to the prescribing information for meloxicam for a complete list of interactions. Further informationRemember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use Meloxicam only for the indication prescribed.Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.Copyright 1996-2025 Drugs.com. Revision date: August 31, 2023.Medical Disclaimer
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