Meloxicam and weight gain

[Southmain]

I have been on Meloxicam for about 4 months and have gained 20 pounds and i feel swollen. I am also on highblood pressure meds. I just quit taking the Meloxicam. Does anyone know if the weight goes away?  How long does it take for bloated feeling to go away?

[SueMole]

I’ve been taking Meloxicam for many years. It’s never put weight on me. I don’t believe that is a side effect either. It’s the menopause not the meloxicam.

[Kkjj1935]

May be wise to have your labs checked Creatinine and BUN and GFR for kidney function. This medication can harm kidneys and that could be a sign if fluid retention weight gain

[SueMole]

I do not see kidney function on the list of side effects. Did you look on WebMD?  Just curious. I’m prone to stones. That is why I’m asking. Don’t trust doctors at all anymore.

[trixy71]

I also have high blood pressure and take Ibuprofen (which is like meloxicam as its an NSAID), I was told to drink MORE water so that the Ibuprofen doesn't make the blood pressure worse. Its some sort of chemical thing, a pharmacist told me once. Ever since then, my blood pressure has been so much better. Good luck to you.

[shinty]

Hopefully it's mostly "water weight" and disappears quickly. I'm really not sure though.