Meloxicam (Oral Route)

Side Effects

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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

1. Bleeding gums
2. bloating
3. blood in the urine
4. blurred vision
5. burning upper abdominal or stomach pain
6. canker sores
7. chest tightness or heaviness
8. chills
9. cloudy urine
10. cough
11. cramping
12. dark urine
13. decreased frequency or amount of urine
14. difficult or labored breathing
15. dilated neck veins
16. dizziness
17. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
18. general feeling of tiredness and weakness
19. headache
20. hives or welts
21. increased blood pressure
22. increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
23. increased thirst
24. irregular breathing
25. itching, soreness, or redness other discoloration of the skin
26. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
27. light-colored stools
28. loss of appetite
29. lower side or back pain
30. noisy breathing
31. pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
32. painful or difficult urination
33. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
34. pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
35. pounding in the ears
36. seizures
37. severe and continuing nausea
38. severe sunburn
39. shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
40. skin blisters
41. sore throat
42. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth
43. stomach bloating, burning, cramping, tenderness, or pain
44. sweating
45. swelling or puffiness of the face
46. swollen glands
47. trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
48. unusual bleeding or bruising
49. upper right abdominal or stomach pain
50. watery or bloody diarrhea
51. weight gain or loss
52. yellow eyes or skin

Rare

1. Area rash
2. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
3. bloody or black, tarry stools
4. clay-colored stools
5. cold, clammy skin
6. continuing vomiting
7. cough
8. cracks in the skin
9. difficulty with swallowing
10. fast, weak pulse
11. fever with or without chills
12. greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
13. hoarseness
14. joint or muscle pain
15. lightheadedness
16. loss of heat from the body
17. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
18. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
19. red, irritated eyes
20. scaly skin
21. severe stomach pain
22. tightness in the chest
23. unpleasant breath odor
24. unusual tiredness or weakness
25. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

Incidence not known

1. Difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
2. difficulty with speaking
3. double vision
4. inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
5. inability to speak
6. pains in the chest, groin or legs, especially the calves
7. severe headache of sudden onset
8. slow speech
9. stomach pain, continuing
10. sudden loss of coordination
11. sudden onset of slurred speech
12. sudden vision changes
13. swelling of the feet or lower legs

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

1. Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
2. pain in the chest, upper stomach, or throat
3. rapid weight gain
4. severe stomach pain
5. seizures
6. slow or fast heartbeat
7. swelling around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

1. Diarrhea
2. gas
3. heartburn
4. indigestion

Less common

1. Abnormal dreaming
2. anxiety
3. appetite increased
4. bad, unusual, or unpleasant after taste
5. belching
6. bloated or full feeling
7. burning feeling in the chest or stomach
8. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
9. burning, dry, or itching eyes
10. change in taste
11. changes in vision
12. confusion
13. constipation
14. continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
15. decreased urination
16. discharge
17. discouragement
18. dry mouth
19. excess air or gas in the stomach
20. excessive tearing
21. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
22. feeling sad or empty
23. general feeling of discomfort or illness
24. hair loss
25. hearing loss
26. hot flushes
27. irritability
28. loss of interest or pleasure
29. nervousness
30. pain or burning in the throat
31. rapid breathing
32. redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
33. sensation of spinning
34. sleepiness
35. sunken eyes
36. thinning of the hair
37. thirst
38. trouble concentrating
39. trouble sleeping
40. wrinkled skin

Incidence not known

1. Mood changes
2. trouble getting pregnant

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024

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