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I have recently been prescribed Meloxicam 7.5MG (one tablet twice a day) for substantial lower back pain - Injections in the back last only about 1.5 weeks. Is this medication safe? What exactly are the potential side effects? Are the side effects likely? Thank you very much for your insight. Merry Christmas Ron J. Lint
Hi Ron If meds are taken after meals, especially pain meds,lesser chance for side effects ts.empty stomach may give acidity,flatulence,cramping or diarrhea, but in very rare instances that too if precautions are not observed. Usual earning is if you are ulcer or acidity patient,these meds have to be taken under cover of pantsaprazole or rabeprazole 20 on empty stomach in morning, and melixicsm after breakfast and dinner
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Is Meloxicam Safe For Lower Back Pain?
Hi Ron If meds are taken after meals, especially pain meds,lesser chance for side effects ts.empty stomach may give acidity,flatulence,cramping or diarrhea, but in very rare instances that too if precautions are not observed. Usual earning is if you are ulcer or acidity patient,these meds have to be taken under cover of pantsaprazole or rabeprazole 20 on empty stomach in morning, and melixicsm after breakfast and dinner