Question 1

what is the definition or description of: meloxicam overdose?

Accepted Answer

Typically severe Gi: Meloxicam is an NSAID, non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, in the same class as ibuprofen.  Meloxicam, like other NSAIDs, do not yield respiratory distress and unconsciousness in overdose.  Instead, there is typically severe GI pain, mainly in the stomach region, and the possibility of gastritis, erosions in the stomach lining.

Question 2

what is the treatment for meloxicam overdose?

Accepted Answer

Depends on type: A true overdose is treated at the hospital. There can be danger to the kidneys, the stomach or otherwise. If there are  side effects  talk to your doctor and lower the dose.

Question 3

can a person overdose taking meloxicam the person has taken 20 + 15mg tabs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can do damage to your gastrointestinal system and kidneys.

Question 4

could someone die of an overdose on meloxicam?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Yes.  But it would need be 50-60x the daily dose.  That would be suicide.

Question 5

can a person overdose on meloxicam the person has taken 20 15mg or more?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can do damage to your gastrointestinal system and kidneys.

Question 6

is 30mg of meloxicam considered to be an overdose?

Accepted Answer

That is twice: That is twice the maximum daily dose allowed. 4 cases who took 6-11 times max dose have recovered. But you should avoid doing taking more than 15 mg/day.
 http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=a62ec334-f0a3-4e8c-bd17-f85b9135d096.

Question 7

i accidentally took 2 meloxicam 15mg each 1 in the morning and 1 at night because i wasnt sure if i took it this morning. should i be worried of an overdose?

Accepted Answer

: No. There should be no problem. Take the pill at approximately the same day each day, with breakfast OR supper.

Question 8

in 2009 took15mg of mobic (meloxicam)  3x a day for 20 days.  still have 2012 intestinal inflammation and  elevated liver enzymes.  did this overdose cause?

Accepted Answer

TOO MUCH: Hard to answer but to you took way to much. To high-dose can cause problems but i can't tell you how long the inflammation will last.   Part of this may depend on how much permanent damage you did to the tissue. Your physician should be able to answer the questions.

Question 9

is mobic (meloxicam) safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Its safe in people without contraindications.

Question 10

can i stop taking meloxicam?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no need to taper off the medication. However, if you were taking it for arthritis pain, the pain may return when you stop, it.

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