Can you take meloxicam and Aleve together?

Answer 1

Aleve contains a NSAID or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, called Naproxen. Naproxen falls under the NSAID class called Propionic-acids. Meloxicam is also an NSAID. Meloxicam falls under the NSAID class called oxicams. The use of two NSAID's together might seem beneficial as an added effect, but in fact NSAID's have what we call a "ceiling effect". This means that there is only so many receptor binding sights available for the NSAID molecule to attach to. The remainder of the NSAID that has not bonded with the receptors, moves around freely, and causes increased adverse effects. Adverse effect can include, gastrointestinal, renal, cardiovascular, dermatological and respiratory.

Answer 2

I've done it before quite a few times and you feel really messed up the next day, very drowsy. I'm trying to stop, hope it didnt cause permanent health effects. Wanting an answer on this myself. - According to Micromedex, there is no drug-drug interaction between the medications. One medication is for sleep (melatonin) and one is for pain/fever (Aleve). They acto ont the body in different ways. Always talk to your doctor before starting any new medications. They may interact with your current medications, disease states, and/or supplements.

Answer 3

Aleve (naproxen) Belongs to a type of drug known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatorys, (NSAIDs). Naproxen. It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Aleve is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by conditions such as Arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, gout, or menstrual cramps.

Meloxicam (Mobicox) is a drug known as a COX-2 preferential. COX-2 inhibitors are increasingly being used for patients with gout.