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Can meloxacam and hydrocodone / acetaminophen be taken at the same time or is there drug interactions to be concerned with?

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Dr. Robert O'Leary answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Generally Yes, but..: These are two entirely different classes of medication, NSAID and narcotic respectively. Commonly patients take Meloxicam daily for chronic osteoarthritis and may be prescribed hydrocodone/acetominophen for acute pain after trauma for example. Your specific situation depends on your history and physical exam and should be evaluated by a pain specialist.

Answered 10/3/2015

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Dr. Robert O'Leary answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes but...: Meloxicam is an anti-inflammatory or chronic osteoarthritis for example and hydrocodone is a narcotic analgesic for acute pain. They can be prescribed at the same time for a short period but carefully monitored by the treating physician.

Answered 6/28/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Drug interactions : You can use a drug interaction checker whenever you have questions about drug-drug interactions or drug - food interactions. Here is 1 option (Drugs.Com): https://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.php Your pharmacist is also a good source of info.

Answered 11/14/2018

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