
When Can Aleve Be Taken After Meloxicam?

Question: How soon after taking one dose of meloxicam (for the first time in months) may I take another pain reliever such as Aleve?
Brief Answer:
A minimum of 6 hours
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Both Meloxicam and Aleve are pain relievers of same group acting through the same mechanism. There can be addition of side effects of both the medications like gastritis. Keep a minimum of 6 hrs gap between both the medications.
Hope, I answered your query.
Regards,
A minimum of 6 hours
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Both Meloxicam and Aleve are pain relievers of same group acting through the same mechanism. There can be addition of side effects of both the medications like gastritis. Keep a minimum of 6 hrs gap between both the medications.
Hope, I answered your query.
Regards,
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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