Meloxicam and Naproxen: Can You Take Them Together?

Here's what FDA-approved drug labeling shows.

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Interaction Found

Taking meloxicam and naproxen together increases your risk of bleeding. Both are pain medicines that can thin your blood and make it harder to stop bleeding if you get injured.

What to do: Tell your doctor if you're taking both medicines. Don't stop either medicine on your own. Your doctor may need to watch you more carefully or adjust your doses to keep you safe.

Source: FDA-approved drug labeling via openFDA

About These Medications

Meloxicam — View full safety profile, side effects, and all known interactions.

Naproxen — View full safety profile, side effects, and all known interactions.

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SafeCheck provides drug interaction information from FDA-approved product labeling (openFDA). This is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making medication decisions.