Does meloxicam reduce fever?
Some meloxicam is at home for an old muscle strain. Right now, I'm feeling a bit feverish, along with body aches. I was wondering if meloxicam can also help bring down a fever, or is it only for pain and inflammation?
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8 months ago
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Even though it is an NSAID, it's not the first choice for fever, especially if you have other conditions. As a diabetic, I am very careful about what meds I take because kidney health is crucial. Always check with your doctor before using it for a general fever.
7 months ago
Please do not use meloxicam for fever on your own. High fever can be due to many infections, and using strong prescription painkillers without a proper medical diagnosis is risky. Please visit a doctor to find the real cause of the fever.
8 months ago
Hey, meloxicam technically can reduce fever because of its class, but honestly, it is mostly prescribed for joint and muscle inflammation. For normal fever, standard paracetamol is much safer and gentler on the stomach. Better to call your doctor once!
8 months ago
I was taking meloxicam for my arthritis and once got a mild fever too. It did bring the temperature down, but my physician told me it's not meant to be used as a routine fever medicine. Use normal paracetamol for fever and keep meloxicam strictly for bone pain.
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7 months ago
Wait, why use meloxicam for a fever? I would be so scared of the stomach side effects. Please don't take it unless a doctor explicitly wrote it on your prescription; it is quite a strong drug.
7 months ago
It can lower fever, but it is not meant for that. Stick to regular paracetamol and drink plenty of warm fluids.