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Meloxicam

Meloxicam: Uses, How to Take It, and Side Effects

Meloxicam helps treat pain, especially for people with arthritis.

Lauren Smith, MADaisy Chau, PharmD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Daisy Chau, PharmD, Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on August 8, 2022
Featuring Nabila Ismail, PharmDReviewed by Daisy Chau, PharmD | July 22, 2022

To treat arthritic pain, one option is meloxicam. Taking this medication correctly can help improve treatment outcomes and reduce the risk of adverse effects.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have more questions about how to take meloxicam or what to expect when taking it.

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Lauren Smith, MA
Written by:
Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Daisy Chau, PharmD
Reviewed by:
Daisy Chau, PharmD
Daisy Chau, PharmD, is the drug information pharmacist manager at GoodRx. She is licensed in California and has more than 6 years of experience working as a pharmacist in drug information.
Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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