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

Summary:

Encephalitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Meloxicam (meloxicam), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, also take Gabapentin, and have Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Encephalitis 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 Encephalitis?

Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) is found to be associated with 659 drugs and 844 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Encephalitis.

On Jul, 21, 2026

64,757 people reported to have side effects when taking Meloxicam.
Among them, 26 people (0.04%) have Encephalitis.

Among these 26 people:

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

female: 95.24 %
male: 4.76 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Meloxicam? *

What are other side effects people have besides Encephalitis? *

Mouth Ulcers: 20 people, 76.92%
Meningitis (inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges): 20 people, 76.92%
Canker Sores (painful, open sore in the mouth): 19 people, 73.08%
Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 19 people, 73.08%
Heart Rate Increased: 19 people, 73.08%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 19 people, 73.08%
Oral Pain: 19 people, 73.08%
Eye Disorder: 19 people, 73.08%
Depression: 19 people, 73.08%
Drug Ineffective: 19 people, 73.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (joint inflammation in children due to systemic disease): 20 people, 76.92%
Uveitis (inflammation of the uvea): 19 people, 73.08%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 11.54%
Urinary Tract Infection: 1 person, 3.85%
Sarcoidosis (an inflammatory disease that affects multiple organs in the body, but mostly the lungs and lymph glands): 1 person, 3.85%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 1 person, 3.85%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 3.85%
Metastatic Malignant Melanoma (spreadable cancer tumour of melanine): 1 person, 3.85%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 3.85%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 3.85%

* 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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