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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
TreatmentMeloxicam is meant to be taken as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that meloxicam is safe and effective for you, you’ll likely take it long term.Before you start taking meloxicam, your doctor will discuss your treatment plan with you.ACCESSIBLE DRUG LABELS AND CONTAINERSSome pharmacies offer labels with large print, braille, or a code you scan with a smartphone to convert text to speech. If your local pharmacy doesn’t have these options, your doctor or pharmacist might be able to recommend a pharmacy that does.If you’re having trouble opening medication bottles, ask your pharmacist about putting meloxicam in an easy-open container. They also may recommend tools that can make it easier to open bottles.It’s important that you do not take more meloxicam than your doctor prescribes. For some medications, taking more than the recommended amount may lead to harmful effects or overdose.Effects of an overdoseOverdose effects of meloxicam can include:lethargydrowsinessepigastric painnausea and vomitinggastrointestinal bleedingkidney failurecomaIf you take more than the recommended amount of meloxicamCall your doctor right away if you believe you’ve taken too much meloxicam. Another option is to call America’s Poison Centers at 800-222-1222 or use its online tool. If you have severe symptoms, immediately call 911 or your local emergency number, or go to the nearest emergency room.Below are some frequently asked questions about meloxicam.Does meloxicam have a 30-mg dosage?No, meloxicam does not have an approved 30-mg dosage. To learn about approved meloxicam dosages, see the “Dosage” section.However, a doctor could still prescribe a
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