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I'm wondering if anyone else gets nauseated with meloxicam. Just started taking it and it's been a rough go. Advice?

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Vancouver ( Felida ), WA
January 18
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Members responded to someone experiencing nausea from meloxicam, with the most consistent advice being to take it with real food like... Read more

Members responded to someone experiencing nausea from meloxicam, with the most consistent advice being to take it with real food like breakfast and consider adding a Pepcid tablet to protect the stomach. Several members shared their own experiences, including one who had to stop after two days due to stomach pain, and another who continues taking half a tablet with food and Pepcid to prevent bleeding and stomach damage, especially after gastric bypass surgery. A recurring theme was celebration of the medication's effectiveness when tolerated, with many members expressing joy that the original poster found significant pain relief, describing that wonderful feeling of being able to move without thinking twice about it.

A myRAteam Member

@A myRAteam Member thank you for your comment. I couldn't believe how fast I felt it - I had adverse effects for the first day, and no more. I'm sorry it didn't work better for you.

January 25
A myRAteam Member

Hi @A myRAteam Member! Thank you so much! I canNOT believe how much the meds have helped. I am cautiously optimistic - and it's not a 180 degree turn, but I feel darned good! I really appreciate your good wishes. :) I love this site. The support is so amazing because of people like you.

January 25
A myRAteam Member

Today was MUCH better, @A myRAteam Member, thank you for asking! I drank less water with the dose and more throughout the day.

I think it's also amazing how much I was hurting and didn't quite realize it - it's not that I'm pain free, but I raised my arms above my head a bit ago and didn't think twice about it (if you know what I mean by that feeling!).

This gives me hope. Thank you for checking on me Paula and team.

January 19
A myRAteam Member

Thank you @A myRAteam Member!

January 18
myRAteam

Are you experiencing nausea after starting meloxicam?

Nausea is a common side effect of NSAIDs like meloxicam. Many people with RA experience gastrointestinal issues when taking these medications, so you're definitely not alone in this.

Here are some strategies that may help:

* Take meloxicam with food or after a meal Show Full Answer

Are you experiencing nausea after starting meloxicam?

Nausea is a common side effect of NSAIDs like meloxicam. Many people with RA experience gastrointestinal issues when taking these medications, so you're definitely not alone in this.

Here are some strategies that may help:

* Take meloxicam with food or after a meal when your stomach is full
* Ask your doctor about taking it at a different time of day - some people find taking NSAIDs at night helps
* Talk to your rheumatologist about adjusting the dose or trying a different medication if the nausea persists

It's important to discuss these side effects with your doctor. They may be able to prescribe anti-nausea medication or suggest an alternative treatment that works better for you. Don't stop taking your medication without consulting your healthcare provider first.

A myRAteam member shared: "I take methotrexate once a week...today is the dreaded day. I am SO nauseous and tired." This shows how common nausea can be with RA medications, and many members find ways to manage it with their doctor's help.

January 18

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