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Can Advil And Meloxicam Be Taken Together?

MY doctor has prescribed meloxicam for arthritis in my lower back - I have been taking otc Adivil - just wondering if I should continue the Advil. My Healthcare is through the VA so I do not have primary care I an callmy email is YYYY thanks for your help
Mon, 28 Jan 2019
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Hi,

In my opinion, Advil has more side effects as compared to Meloxicam.

In my practice, I use Advil only when the pain is acute or severe. Routinely I use other drugs which have lesser side effects.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Can Advil And Meloxicam Be Taken Together?

Hi, In my opinion, Advil has more side effects as compared to Meloxicam. In my practice, I use Advil only when the pain is acute or severe. Routinely I use other drugs which have lesser side effects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon