NSAIDS (Specifically Meloxicam) and Weight Gain

SunnyLu3

I was just prescribed meloxicam for arthritis and noticed it has weight gain as a side effect. I know that doesn't guarantee I'm going to suddenly start packing on the pounds when I take it, but I'm super nervous to start it since I've had problems with outrageous weight gain from other types of medication in the past. I've never taken prescription anti-inflamatory medications in the past.

I was wondering if anyone here regularly takes a NSAID medication with weight gain as a side effect... and did it cause you to gain weight?

wdwmindy

While my experience will not necessarily reflect yours, I did not gain any weight while on meloxicam. The mexolicam gave me nausea and stomach pain, causing me to eat less. I have since switched to a different NSAID (etodolac).