Having hip replacement surgery on the 16th. When should I stop taking my Meloxicam?
When to stop Meloxicam before surgery?
Question posted by ljaffke1 on 7 July 2013
Last updated on 7 July 2013 by stevedownsrph
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stevedownsrph
7 July 2013
Stop at least 7 days before surgery, mobic and any other NSAIDS.
kaismama
7 July 2013
The surgeon should tell you this. I'd give them a call and ask them since he hasn't.
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