Is Meloxicam advisable for a heart and diabetic patient?
Patient: I am a type 11 Diabetic and have just had a stent implanted in my artery that was 90% blocked. I am experiencing a muscular leg pain from my buttocks through my thigh and down to my calf and shin. My question is haw harmful will and should I try Meloxicam? Doctor: Hi,I can understand your concern with the medicine meloxicam.Meloxicam is just another NSAID and it decreases your pain and inflammation.So far your question is concerned,I will say that it is not contraindicated in diabetes and even in IHD but it should not be taken regularly and if you wish to take it for a longer period of time,you should get your kidney function checked every three months as with any other NSAID.My advice - As you are a diabetic,please check your kidney function every 3 months even if a doctor has prescribed it for a longer period.I hope,My answer is useful.Please do not hesitate to ask a counter question if required.Thanks,Dr.Prabhas Verma