Question 1

are there any withdrawal symptoms after stopping mobic (meloxicam)?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: For susceptible individuals many medications can cause some tolerance and withdrawal. 
The medicine does not have to be "addictive" for this to occur.

Question 2

we are working on reducing my meloxicam dosage 15mg to 7.5mg. i'm starting to take half tablets, wonder if it would be ok to skip a day, to reduce the level a little faster. i've been told there's no withdrawal issues with it?

Accepted Answer

: There is no withdrawal with meloxicam. The pain experienced when starting it may come back in case the reason for the pain was not addressed and that is where having a clear plan with your doc may help.

Question 3

how long does l have a headache from taking meloxicam 15mg?

Accepted Answer

: If you think you have headache from this medication so it may take 3-4 days before the side effect going away after you stop taking it because this NSAID has a long half life.

Question 4

what is mobic (meloxicam)?

Accepted Answer

NSAID: This a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory medication with generic name of meloxicam. It is used to treat a variety of inflammatory diseas, ie, joint arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, muscle strains, sprains, etc.

Question 5

is meloxicam 7.5mg addicting?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a nonsteroidal inflammatory drug and none of them are addicting.

Question 6

what is mobic (meloxicam) used for?

Accepted Answer

Mobic (meloxicam): Mobic (meloxicam) is an NSAID used in the treatment of osteoarthritis &amp; rheumatoid arthritis .

Question 7

how much acetaminephen in meloxicam?

Accepted Answer

None: Meloxicam is only Meloxicam (an nsaid)and contains not other ingredients.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

what are meloxicam side effects?

Accepted Answer

Meloxicam : Meloxicam is an anti-inflammatory medication used to reduce pain from inflammation in joints or other tissues. Side effects include stomach irritation, cramping abdominal pain, skin rashes to those who or allergic, reduced kidney function in some people. There are other reported reactions and if you are experiencing unusual symptoms while taking the medicine, discontinue it and call your doctor.

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How long does l have a headache from taking meloxicam 15mg?

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How much acetaminephen in meloxicam?

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