Meloxicam does not specify how long it can be taken, but it is mainly used for symptomatic treatment and is not recommended for long-term use; discontinuation of the drug can be considered after symptoms improve.
Meloxicam belongs to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, used for short-term treatment of osteoarthritis exacerbation, but also used for long-term symptomatic treatment of ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis. Discontinuation of this product can be considered when symptoms improve significantly, and the exact course of medication varies from person to person. Because of the high number of adverse reactions to this product, long-term use is not recommended.
The main adverse reactions to this product are headache, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and nausea. It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to this product and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, obvious gastrointestinal bleeding, uncontrolled severe heart failure, and severe hepatic insufficiency.
Please take this product according to the doctor’s instructions, do not blindly take the drug or increase or decrease the dose by yourself.