Meloxicam and Cushing's syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cushing's syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Meloxicam (meloxicam), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Fluoxetine, and have Back pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cushing's syndrome 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 68,017 Meloxicam users. Check the latest studies of Meloxicam.

What is Cushing's syndrome?

Cushing's syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat) is found to be associated with 396 drugs and 731 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cushing's syndrome.

On Aug, 04, 2026

64,757 people reported to have side effects when taking Meloxicam.
Among them, 14 people (0.02%) have Cushing's syndrome.

Could Meloxicam cause Cushing's syndrome?

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Cushing's syndrome when taking Meloxicam? *

female: 92.86 %
male: 7.14 %

What is the age of people who have Cushing's syndrome when taking Meloxicam? *

What are other drugs people take besides Meloxicam? *

Fluoxetine: 8 people, 57.14%
Albuterol: 5 people, 35.71%
Morphine: 5 people, 35.71%
Xyrem: 5 people, 35.71%
Depo-Estradiol: 5 people, 35.71%
Zolpidem: 4 people, 28.57%
Stribild: 3 people, 21.43%
Levothyroxine Sodium: 3 people, 21.43%
Clonazepam: 3 people, 21.43%
Citalopram Hydrobromide: 3 people, 21.43%

What are other side effects people have besides Cushing's syndrome? *

Adrenal Insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids): 6 people, 42.86%
Weight Increased: 5 people, 35.71%
Sleep Walking (walking during sleep): 5 people, 35.71%
Appetite - Increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires): 5 people, 35.71%
Bladder Spasm: 5 people, 35.71%
Tooth Abscess (pus formation in tooth): 5 people, 35.71%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 5 people, 35.71%
Night Sweats (sweating in night): 5 people, 35.71%
Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 35.71%
Poor Quality Sleep: 5 people, 35.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Back Pain: 9 people, 64.29%
Sleep Disorder: 4 people, 28.57%
Constipation: 4 people, 28.57%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 4 people, 28.57%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 21.43%
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (joint inflammation in children due to systemic disease): 2 people, 14.29%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 2 people, 14.29%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 14.29%
Hiv Infection: 2 people, 14.29%
Depression: 2 people, 14.29%

* 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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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