| What is Piroxicam?
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Piroxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is used to relieve the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain associated with rheumatoid
arthritis and osteoarthritis. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Piroxicam?
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Piroxicam side effects may include abdominal pain or discomfort, anemia, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, fluid retention, gas, general feeling of ill health, headache, heartburn, itching, loss of appetite, nausea, rash, ringing in ears, sleepiness, stomach ulcers or bleeding, stomach upset, vertigo,
and vomiting.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common or rare Piroxicam side effects may include severe allergic reactions, angioedema (swelling of lips, face, tongue and throat), anxiety, asthma, belching, black stools, blood in the urine, blurred vision, bruising, colicky pain, coma, confusion,
congestive heart failure, convulsions, depression, dream abnormalities, drowsiness, dry mouth, eye irritations, fainting, fatigue, fever, flu-like symptoms, hair loss,
hallucinations, hearing loss, heart attack, hepatitis, high or low blood pressure, hives, inability to sleep, infection, inflammation in the mouth or digestive tract, joint pain, labored breathing, low or high blood sugar, nervousness, nosebleed, rapid or irregular heartbeat, rectal bleeding, serum sickness, skin allergy to sunlight, skin eruptions, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (blisters in the mouth and eyes), sweating, swollen or inflammed eyes, tingling or burning feeling, tremors, urinary problems, vertigo, vomiting blood, weakness, weight loss or gain, worsening of angina,
and yellow eyes and skin. |
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| How is Piroxicam taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Piroxicam provided by your doctor. To avoid digestive side effects, take
Piroxicam with food or an antacid, and with a full glass of water. Never take it on an empty stomach. Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid alcohol and aspirin while taking this drug.
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Piroxicam with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Piroxicam. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining
Piroxicam with anticoagulants, aspirin, blood pressure medications known as ACE inhibitors,
furosemide, lithium, methotrexate, or thiazide-type water pills. |
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| How should I store Piroxicam?
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Store Piroxicam at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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