What Is Meloxicam?

Potential Side Effects

This medication appears to cause several common side effects. Individuals may deal with an upset stomach. They seem to experience diarrhea, dizziness, and nausea often too. Some patients may also find that their blood pressure increases. Although these side effects may be common and some mild, patients should still call their doctor if they experience them. Their pharmacist may also need to know.

Patients may also encounter serious side effects when they take this medication. Examples seem to include heart failure, easy bruising, and unusual weight gain. Some individuals also appear to experience easy bleeding and unusual tiredness. Many of them may also deal with kidney issues. A stiff neck, mood changes, and persistent headaches seem to appear for some individuals as well. Patients may want to call their doctor immediately if they encounter these effects. This medication may cause liver disease and damage in rare cases. Unfortunately, this can be life-threatening. Thus, patients may need emergency medical care. They also seem to need this care if they experience a severe allergic reaction. Thankfully, this may also be rare.

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