Meloxicam and Abdominal abscess - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Abdominal abscess is reported as a side effect among people who take Meloxicam (meloxicam), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Pantoprazole, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Abdominal abscess when taking Meloxicam. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 64,757 people who have side effects when taking Meloxicam 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 68,016 Meloxicam users. Check the latest studies of Meloxicam.

What is Abdominal abscess?

Abdominal abscess (collection of pus in abdomen) is found to be associated with 506 drugs and 1,143 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Abdominal abscess.

On Jul, 20, 2026

64,757 people reported to have side effects when taking Meloxicam.
Among them, 13 people (0.02%) have Abdominal abscess.

Could Meloxicam cause Abdominal abscess?

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Meloxicam when they have Abdominal abscess? *

What is the gender of people who have Abdominal abscess when taking Meloxicam? *

female: 92.31 %
male: 7.69 %

What is the age of people who have Abdominal abscess when taking Meloxicam? *

What are other drugs people take besides Meloxicam? *

What are other side effects people have besides Abdominal abscess? *

Urinary Tract Infection: 6 people, 46.15%
Gastric Ulcer Perforation (stomach hole due to ulcer): 3 people, 23.08%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 3 people, 23.08%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 15.38%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 1 person, 7.69%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 1 person, 7.69%
Indigestion: 1 person, 7.69%
Impaired Gastric Emptying: 1 person, 7.69%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 1 person, 7.69%
Head Injury: 1 person, 7.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 46.15%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 15.38%
Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears): 1 person, 7.69%
Bacteraemia (presence of bacteria in the blood): 1 person, 7.69%
Dizziness: 1 person, 7.69%
Hypopituitarism (diminished hormone secretion by the pituitary gland, causing dwarfism in children and premature aging in adults): 1 person, 7.69%
Impaired Gastric Emptying: 1 person, 7.69%
Indigestion: 1 person, 7.69%
Infection: 1 person, 7.69%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Lai SW, Lin CL, Liao KF, "Association of Meloxicam Use with the Risk of Acute Pancreatitis: A Case–Control Study", Clinical drug investigation, 2015 Oct .
Lai SW, Lin CL, Liao KF, "Association of Meloxicam Use with the Risk of Acute Pancreatitis: A Case–Control Study", Clinical drug investigation, 2015 Oct .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on meloxicam (the active ingredients of Meloxicam) and Meloxicam (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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