Meloxicam and Alcohol/Food Interactions

Meloxicam and Alcohol/Food Interactions - Drugs.com (2025)

There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with meloxicam.

Moderate

Alcohol (Ethanol) Meloxicam

Moderate Drug Interaction

Ask your doctor before using meloxicam together with ethanol (alcohol). Do not drink alcohol while taking meloxicam. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding caused by meloxicam. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Major

Meloxicam High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility

NSAIDs - fluid retention

Fluid retention and edema have been reported in association with the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including some topical formulations. NSAIDs (including topicals) can lead to new onset of hypertension or worsening of preexisting hypertension, either of which can contribute to the increased incidence of cardiovascular events. NSAIDs should be used with caution in patients with preexisting fluid retention, hypertension, or history of heart failure. NSAIDs should be avoided in patients with severe heart failure unless the benefits are expected to outweigh the risk of worsening heart failure; if an NSAID is used in such patients, they should be monitored for signs of worsening heart failure. Blood pressure and cardiovascular status should be monitored closely during the initiation of NSAID treatment and throughout the course of therapy.

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Meloxicam drug interactions

There are 468 drug interactions with meloxicam.

Meloxicam disease interactions

There are 10 disease interactions with meloxicam which include:

asthma
fluid retention
GI toxicity
rash
renal toxicities
thrombosis
anemia
hepatotoxicity
hyperkalemia
platelet aggregation inhibition

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major	Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate	Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor	Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown	No interaction information available.

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Meloxicam and Alcohol/Food Interactions - Drugs.com (2025)

Alcohol (Ethanol) Meloxicam

Meloxicam High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

NSAIDs - fluid retention

Meloxicam drug interactions

Meloxicam disease interactions

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