Stop taking meloxicam and get medical help right away if you notice any of the following rare but serious side effects: bloody or black/ tarry stools, persistent stomach/ abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, slurred speech. (See also Precautions and Drug Interactions sections.)

Older adults may be at higher risk for this effect. This effect can occur without warning symptoms at any time while taking this drug. This drug should not be taken right before or after heart bypass surgery ( CABG).Īlso, this drug may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. The risk may be greater if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes), or with longer use. WARNING: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including meloxicam) may rarely increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | GENERIC NAME: MELOXICAM - ORAL (mel-OX-i-kam) BRAND NAME(S): Mobic