Question 1

please describe the medication: piroxicam?

Accepted Answer

Pain Med: Treats pain caused by arthritis, menstrual cramps, and other medical problems. This is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (nsaid).

Question 2

can children take feldene (piroxicam)?

Accepted Answer

Feldene (piroxicam) and kids: It is not recommended for use under age 12.  That being said, it is sometimes used for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, but more so in the teen years.  There are plenty of other NSAIDs that can be used in the under 12 group, so I'd steer clear of it except in very specific circumstances discussed with my pediatric rheumatologist, and NO ONE else.

Question 3

who should not take feldene (piroxicam)?

Accepted Answer

Feldene (piroxicam): "FELDENE (piroxicam) is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to piroxicam.
FELDENE (piroxicam) should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic-like reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients. FELDENE (piroxicam) is contraindicated for the treat

Question 4

how long does piroxicam stays in your system?

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Piroxicam: It can stay in your system up to 90 hours.

Question 5

why do people use feldene (piroxicam) tablets?

Accepted Answer

See below: Feldene (piroxicam) is like a longer acting advil, morin Aleve etc.These are anti inflammatory agents for musclular or joint pains.

Question 6

what is the generic form of feldene (piroxicam)?

Accepted Answer

Piroxicam: is the generic of feldene (piroxicam).

Question 7

how many pills of feldene (piroxicam) would be considered an overdose?

Accepted Answer

See below: More than 40 mg per day.

Question 8

can i take feldene (piroxicam) and codeine at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Assuming you're not allergic to either. Feldene (piroxicam) is an NSAID or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. It can cause stomach ulcers and kidney damage but it's not guaranteed to do so. Codeine is a weak narcotic/opioid pain killer that has a lower risk of addiction compared to morphine. Both can be used together safely in low-to-moderate doses under supervision.

Question 9

i have been taking feldene, (piroxicam) doe it have side effects ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Side effects are possible, not probable w/any & all medication, herb and/or dietary supplement. There is no such item w/o potential side effect. But just because there is potential for possible side effect doesn't mean that it will happen. The only to find out is to try it. Feldene (piroxicam) is a brand of Piroxicam which is an NSAID all of which can cause ulcers & kidney damage but not guaranteed to do so.

Question 10

can i take feldene (piroxicam) and codeine at the same time for pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no significant reaction between these medications.

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