Does Meloxicam Interact With Oxycodone?

Posted on Mon, 14 Nov 2016

Question: I have been on Oxycodone 10-325 for almost 10 years for chronic lower back pain. I finally had to get fusion surgery 3 months ago. The other day my surgeon prescribed Meloxicam 15 mg. I haven't taken any Meloxicam yet as I am concerned about taking them together.
What advice can you give on this?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be used.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

Meloxicam is a very effective pain killer. I would recommend you to try it. If it does the work the oxycodone can perhaps be lowered and withdrawn.

Be sure to take meloxicam in full stomach. That will prevent gastritis from developing as a possible side effect.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Thank you for your reply.
Normally I have been doing very well, Physical therapy a lot of walking and exercise. But today I am in really bad pain. I have taken oxycodone and Meloxicam and I still really hurt. I don't know why I am hurting this bad, I didn't do anything to cause this

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Muscle spasm is likely to be involved. Hot compress should help.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. I understand the dismal situation that you are in. Try hot compress. It should provide relef. Also take juicy fruits like citrus fruits, and bananas as they contain plenty of potassium which is essential for effective muscle contractions.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar