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A member asked:

Can mobic (meloxicam) cause leg cramping? my husband just started mobic (meloxicam) and now is getting alwfull charlie horses.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Unlikely: I never say anything is impossible but that is not an adverse effect that is seen very often if at all.

Dr Namey agreed

Answered 7/26/2013

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Probably not: The easy solution is to stop the med and see if the cramping disappears.

Answered 7/29/2013

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