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Does anyone take / has anyone taken Meloxicam?

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Cartini
Cartini Community member Posts: 1,108 Pioneering
in Chronic pain and pain management
Hi,
I`ve just been prescribed Meloxicam 15mg to take one a day.
Does anyone / has anyone taken this?  If so....
Is it a drug that makes you feel lousy and drowsey?
Is it a good painkiller?
I like a glass of wine in front of the box at night - has anyone had a drink whilst taking this medication?
I haven`t got the tablets yet, but t`internet is (as usual) full of conflicting comments.
Andy
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  • Biblioklept
    Biblioklept Community member Posts: 4,682 Disability Gamechanger
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    I haven't @cartini but replying so more people might see your post <3 Have you started taking them yet? 
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  • Cartini
    Cartini Community member Posts: 1,108 Pioneering
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    Biblioklept said:
    I haven't @cartini but replying so more people might see your post <3 Have you started taking them yet? 
    @Biblioklept - thank you :)
    I started taking this morning (1 a day) - I wanted to see what people experienced taking them.  If you consult  Dr Google, all the responses are doom and gloom - especially with alcohol.
    There`s no warning on the tab attached by the pharmacist; all other medication I`ve had in the past said either "avoid alcohol" or "do not drink alcohol".  There`s nothing on the patient leaflet about interaction with alcohol and when I asked the pharmacist he said one or two won`t be a problem.
    So that`s a good start :D
    It`s also the first time in a long time I could prepare some food without having to sit down to do it or lie down afterwards.  The pain was there, but not as intense :)
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  • Biblioklept
    Biblioklept Community member Posts: 4,682 Disability Gamechanger
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    Cartini said:
    It`s also the first time in a long time I could prepare some food without having to sit down to do it or lie down afterwards.  The pain was there, but not as intense :)
    That's amazing! Really happy for you it must be quite a relief to find something that seems to work at least a little
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  • Cartini
    Cartini Community member Posts: 1,108 Pioneering
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    Biblioklept said:
    Cartini said:
    It`s also the first time in a long time I could prepare some food without having to sit down to do it or lie down afterwards.  The pain was there, but not as intense :)
    That's amazing! Really happy for you it must be quite a relief to find something that seems to work at least a little

    Thank you :)
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,496 Disability Gamechanger
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    I'm glad that you've been having a positive experience so far @cartini :) I'd encourage you to ask your GP or pharmacist if you have any further questions, and let them know how you get on! 
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