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Is Daily Meloxicam Intake For Treating Arthritis-related Knee Pain Safe?
My doctor recently put me on Meloxicam (15mg) for knee pain (arthritis). I have been taking daily for about a month now and my knee feels great. Is this drug safe to take every day or should I start lowering my usage? The only other daily drug I take is Lisinipril and a baby aspirin daily. Just worried that this might cause an ulcer or something????
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
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The dose would need to lowered if you are going to be using it long term.
The persistent use of any of these NSAIDS is associated with a risk of heart disease in the long term.
Intermittent use is preferred.
Physiotherapy can be added to help aid in pain relief
I hope this helps
The dose would need to lowered if you are going to be using it long term.
The persistent use of any of these NSAIDS is associated with a risk of heart disease in the long term.
Intermittent use is preferred.
Physiotherapy can be added to help aid in pain relief
I hope this helps
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