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Can meloxicam relieve pain from a sprained ankle?

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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Take 15 mg once a day for 4-5 days.

Answered 7/28/2018

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No: Anything is possible but this is a stretch. It has no analgesic properties.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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