What other drugs will affect meloxicam?
Before taking meloxicam, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:
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cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune);
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lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid);
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diuretics (water pills) such as furosemide (Lasix);
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glyburide (DiaBeta, Micronase);
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methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall);
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a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
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steroids (prednisone and others);
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an ACE inhibitor such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril
(Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril
(Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik);
or
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aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs) such as diclofenac (Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), indomethacin
(Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), and others.
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact
with meloxicam. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications
you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other
doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about meloxicam.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children,
never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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