Precautions and Warnings With Piroxicam

There are many precautions and warnings with piroxicam to be aware of. Before you take piroxicam, let your doctor know if you have high blood pressure, bleeding problems, asthma, or any allergies to medications -- including aspirin. A few other precautions and warnings with piroxicam include potential drug interactions; serious side effects like congestive heart failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, and a very serious rash; and the risk of a heart attack or stroke in some people taking this medicine.

 

Piroxicam: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking piroxicam (Feldene®) if you have:
 
Let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
  • Are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant
  • Are breastfeeding
  • Drink alcohol frequently
  • Smoke
  • Are having or have recently had heart surgery.
     
Also, tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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