I take meloxicam for arthritis, but now have broken ribs. What can I take?
What pain medications can be taken in addition with meloxicam?
Question posted by mainedanh on 1 March 2015
Last updated on 1 March 2015 by balbanese
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balbanese
1 March 2015
Broken ribs? Yikes. A Dr visit is a good idea as broken ribs can be a bit hazardous.
kaismama
1 March 2015
The dr should have given you something for that pain. Something like percocet. All you can add to the meloxicam that is otc is tylenol. You cannot take another NSAID. That means aspirin or aleve would be out.
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