Meloxicam and Appendicitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Appendicitis 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 1 - 6 months also take Norvasc, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Appendicitis 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 67,983 Meloxicam users. Check the latest studies of Meloxicam.

What is Appendicitis?

Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) is found to be associated with 869 drugs and 874 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Appendicitis.

On Jul, 24, 2025

64,757 people reported to have side effects when taking Meloxicam.
Among them, 43 people (0.07%) have Appendicitis.

Among these 43 people:

How long have people been on Meloxicam when they have Appendicitis? *

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

female: 75.68 %
male: 24.32 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Meloxicam? *

What are other side effects people have besides Appendicitis? *

Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall): 10 people, 23.26%
Joint Pain: 10 people, 23.26%
Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 9 people, 20.93%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 9 people, 20.93%
Injection Site Pain: 8 people, 18.60%
Intra-Abdominal Haemorrhage (intra-abdominal bleeding): 8 people, 18.60%
Gastroenteritis (inflammation of stomach and intestine): 8 people, 18.60%
Gastritis - Chronic (long lasting inflammation of stomach): 8 people, 18.60%
Orthostatic Hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up): 8 people, 18.60%
Gallbladder Enlargement: 8 people, 18.60%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 15 people, 34.88%
Joint Pain: 11 people, 25.58%
Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 25.58%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 10 people, 23.26%
Asthma: 10 people, 23.26%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 10 people, 23.26%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 10 people, 23.26%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 9 people, 20.93%
Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 9 people, 20.93%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 9 people, 20.93%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Appendicitis:

Appendicitis (869 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Appendicitis:

Appendicitis (874 conditions)

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 .

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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