| Why
is Feldene prescribed?
Feldene is used to relieve the pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling),
and stiffness caused by arthritis.
Piroxicam
is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more information.
How
should Feldene be used?
Feldene comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It usually is taken
once a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully,
and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not
understand. Take Piroxicam exactly as directed. Do not take more
or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
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What
special precautions should I follow?
Before
taking feldene, tell
your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Feldene, aspirin
or other medications for pain or arthritis, or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially anticoagulants ('blood thinners')
such as warfarin (Coumadin), aspirin, atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol
(Cartrol), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), diuretics ('water
pills'), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid),
medications for arthritis or diabetes, methotrexate, metoprolol
(Lopressor), nadolol (Corgard), phenytoin (Dilantin), probenecid
(Benemid), and vitamins.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver, heart, or kidney
disease; high blood pressure; any stomach problems, or any other
gastrointestinal disease.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or
are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Feldene,
call your doctor.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor
or dentist that you are taking Piroxicam.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive
a car or operate machinery until you know how Piroxicam affects
you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by Piroxicam.
Do not drink alcohol while taking Piroxicam.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue
your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make
up for a missed one.
What
side effects can Feldene cause?
Although side effects from Feldene are not common, they can occur.
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go
away:
headache
dizziness
nervousness
upset stomach
stomach pain or cramps
vomiting
diarrhea
constipation
gas
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor
immediately:
bloody
vomit
bloody diarrhea or black, tarry stools
ringing in the ears
swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
skin rash
itching
What storage conditions are needed for Feldene?
Keep Piroxicam in the container it came in, tightly closed, and
out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away
from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away
any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your
pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
What
other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response
to Feldene.
Do
not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any
questions you have about refilling your prescription.
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