Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 5 months ago

How to avoid weight gain on meloxicam?

I'm taking Meloxicam for my knee pain, and it's helping with the swelling. But I'm noticing my trousers feeling a bit tighter. Is there a way to avoid gaining weight while on this medication, or is it just part of the deal?

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Swati Deshmukh Swati Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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Oh no, really? Meloxicam causes weight gain? I just started taking it for my knee pain. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm already so worried about my weight, this makes me even more anxious.

Inderjit Kaur Inderjit Kaur Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

With high BP and my meds, I learned that lifestyle changes are non-negotiable. For meloxicam, make sure your diet is balanced and you're staying active. Regular checkups are also key to make sure your BP and other health markers are stable while on new meds.

Meenal Singh Meenal Singh Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Uff, another thing to worry about with meds! I'm already so tired I barely have energy to breathe, let alone exercise. Maybe if I sleep more, I won't have time to eat? Haha, just kidding. But seriously, getting good sleep *does* help with weight, so try that along with watching what you eat.

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Rahul Kapoor Rahul Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Meloxicam, hmm. I guess you just have to be extra disciplined about those evening snacks and chai breaks! I mean, I love my pakoras, but if a medicine is going to make me gain weight, maybe I'll swap it for a salad. Or... one less pakora? 😂

Akash Gupta Akash Gupta Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

If you're worried about weight gain on Meloxicam, start tracking your calories and macros using an app like HealthifyMe. It helps you see where you can cut back. Also, try to hit at least 7-8k steps daily. Small efforts add up!

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Prakash Yadav Prakash Yadav Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Bhai, medicines ka side effect toh hota hi hai. Meloxicam se weight badh raha hai toh simple hai, khaana theek karo aur thoda exercise. Zyada tension mat lo, par doctor se bhi pooch lena. Bas, take care.

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