Meloxicam’s Most Serious Risks: Understanding the Hidden Dangers Behind a Common Pain Reliever
Gastrointestinal, Cardiovascular, and Renal Complications Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly prescribed for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. While it often brings welcome relief, the worst side effects of meloxicam arise from the same prostaglandin-inhibiting mechanisms that reduce pain and inflammation. The most feared complications strike the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, heart and blood vessels,…