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Can Meloxicam And Methotrexate Be Taken After A Stent Surgery?

I recently had a heart attack. Minor repaired by stent. I am taking meloxicam and methotrexate to relieve rheumatoid arthritis. Doctors don t caution taking these medications, but generally seem confused about the effects of medications outside their specialty.
Wed, 20 Jun 2018
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After going through your medical details, I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that yes you can take Methotrexate medicines along with cardiac drugs. But be careful with Meloxicam, as it can interact with drugs and can cause fluid retention, dizziness, internal bleeding or breathlessness. If you experience any of this then you might require to stop or decrease the dose of Meloxicam.

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Can Meloxicam And Methotrexate Be Taken After A Stent Surgery?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details, I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that yes you can take Methotrexate medicines along with cardiac drugs. But be careful with Meloxicam, as it can interact with drugs and can cause fluid retention, dizziness, internal bleeding or breathlessness. If you experience any of this then you might require to stop or decrease the dose of Meloxicam. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.