Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Severe Knee Pain In An Arthritis Patient Post Withdrawal From Meloxicam?
Hi I have been taking Meloxicam (15) for over 2 years for arthritis in my knee I moved recently and a month ago I went to my new doctor who told me to immediately stop taking meloxicam because it is known to cause heart attacks and prescribed me Tramadol (50) well I am in more pain now than I have been in the last 2 years and I am wanting to start taking my Meloxicam again I can not take this pain. Any suggestions?.
Thu, 27 Jun 2019
Hello,
Meloxicam is a non-inflammatory medication which is widely used to treat the arthritis pain.
I suggest trying Piroxicam which is the same family but has fewer side effects.
Usually, the side effects may go away during treatment as the body adjusts to the medicine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Meloxicam is a non-inflammatory medication which is widely used to treat the arthritis pain.
I suggest trying Piroxicam which is the same family but has fewer side effects.
Usually, the side effects may go away during treatment as the body adjusts to the medicine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....