Meloxicam and Otrexup drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Meloxicam (meloxicam) and Otrexup (methotrexate). Common drug interactions include pain in extremity among females and sinusitis among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Meloxicam and Otrexup. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Meloxicam?

Meloxicam has active ingredients of meloxicam. It is often used in arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 68,017 Meloxicam users. Check the latest studies of Meloxicam.

What is Otrexup?

Otrexup has active ingredients of methotrexate. eHealthMe is studying from 2,154 Otrexup users. Check the latest studies of Otrexup.

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On Aug, 15, 2026

16 people who take Meloxicam and Otrexup together, and have interactions are studied.

Meloxicam and Otrexup drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Meloxicam and Otrexup, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Pain in extremity
  2. Dry eye (lack of adequate tears)
  3. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body)
  4. Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
  5. Abdominal hernia
  6. Allergy to chemicals
  7. Back disorder
  8. Bone density decreased
  9. C-reactive protein increased
  10. Crepitations (noises are produced by the rubbing of parts one against the other)

male:

  1. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)

What are the common drug interactions of Meloxicam and Otrexup, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  2. Dizziness
  3. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body)
  4. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)

50-59:

  1. Gait disturbance
  2. Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
  3. Nasal dryness (dry nose)
  4. Pain in extremity
  5. Renal disorder (kidney disease)
  6. Decreased immune responsiveness
  7. Drug ineffective
  8. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  9. Back disorder
  10. Dry eye (lack of adequate tears)

60+:

  1. Abdominal hernia
  2. Procedural pain
  3. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 11 people, 68.75%
  2. Pain: 3 people, 18.75%
  3. Joint Pain: 2 people, 12.50%
  4. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 12.50%
  5. Thyroid Diseases: 1 person, 6.25%
  6. Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 1 person, 6.25%
  7. Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 1 person, 6.25%
  8. Leukaemia (blood or bone marrow cancer): 1 person, 6.25%
  9. High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 6.25%
  10. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on meloxicam and methotrexate (the active ingredients of Meloxicam and Otrexup, respectively), and Meloxicam and Otrexup (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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