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A member asked:

Is it ok to take 15 mg meloxicam ones a day as maintenance coz my ribcage higher than other i got scoliosis and it always gives me pain everyday. ?

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Yes: Yes it is. Meloxican is one of the NSAIDs with a low GI risk.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 6/12/2015

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Yes: typically, that is a low dose and safe for daily use. You should be monitored by your pcp and kidney function checked every so often.

Dr Williams agreed

Answered 6/14/2015

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