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Can One Be Addicted To 7.5mg Of Meloxicam?
My wife is 79 years old suffering from arthritis and fiber myalgia. She is taking Lyrica ( ) and Cymbalta (30 mg). We have meloxicam 7.5 mg her doctor prescribed for her to ease the arthritis pain. However, she is afraid of becoming addicted. Should she be worried?
Thu, 15 Nov 2018
Hello,
Meloxicam does not produce dependency.
She can safely continue meloxicam along with her routine medicines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Meloxicam does not produce dependency.
She can safely continue meloxicam along with her routine medicines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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