Meloxicam is a prescriptionnon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID) used to treatarthritis.
Tylenol, an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever, belongs to a different drug class.
Meloxicam
Meloxicam is a prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
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It relieves both pain and inflammation.
Meloxicam is given in doses of 7.5 milligrams (mg) or 15 mg.
It is a long-acting medicine that is only taken once a day.
However, meloxicam does not start working to relieve pain right away.
It can take several days until you feel the full effect of the medication.
Tyelnol
Tylenol is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication belonging to a class of drugs known asanalgesics.
it relieves pain but does not reduce inflammation.
The amount of Tylenol you take and how often you take it depends on the strength of the product.
Tylenol starts working to relieve pain within 20 to 45 minutes.
They differ in how and where they do this, however.
NSAIDs like meloxicam relieve pain by blocking COX.
This helps reduce inflammation and relieve some of the discomfort sparked by arthritis.
How Long After Meloxicam Can I Take Tylenol?
There is no standard recommendation for spacing out meloxicam and Tylenol.
Meloxicam is a long-acting pain reliever that only needs to be taken once a day.
The Tylenol dosing schedule will vary depending on the formula.
Always follow the package instructions.
However, its important to remember to follow the recommended daily dosage for each medication.
If you go over the dosage of one or the other, dangerous side effects can occur.
They include:
Too much of either medication can lead toliver damage.
With Tylenol, the liver breaks the drug down into separate parts.
The parts that are used to help with pain are kept within the body.
Meanwhile, the parts that are not needed are excreted or passed out of the body in your urine.
The unnecessary parts include toxic materials (known asN-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine).
If you consume too much Tylenol, the body cannot get rid of the toxic material fast enough.
It builds up in the liver and causes liver damage.
In fact, its usually not used for more than 10 days in a row.
NSAIDs like meloxicam can cause an increase in blood pressure.
Taking NSAIDs can increase the risk of both heart attacks and strokes.
The risk is higher withlong-term use of NSAIDsand when the drug is taken at higher doses.
In some instances, theres also an increased risk of these problems when you first start taking the medication.
The chances of a serious reaction are greater if you have a pre-existingheart condition.
However, a heart attack or stroke can occur even if you have no history of heart disease.
NSAIDs may also cause stomach and bowel disorders such asulcersor stomach bleeding.
Consuming alcohol while taking acetaminophen also increases the risk of liver damage.
It is also possible to have anallergic reactionto Tylenol.
Signs of an allergic reaction include skin reddening, blisters, and a rash.
Avoid other medications containing acetaminophen when using Tylenol.
You should also not take the medication for longer than 10 days forpain reliefor three days for fever relief.
Dont take more than 3 g of acetaminophen per day (maximum recommended daily dose).
Tylenol should not be taken by children or teenagers recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms.
What Medications Should Not Be Taken With Meloxicam?
If you think youve taken too much of these drugs, call your healthcare provider immediately.
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