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Uses:

• Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
• Swallow this medicine with a full glass of water.
• You may take the medicine with food, milk, or antacids (such as Maalox® or Mylanta®) so it does not upset your stomach.

• If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Storage:

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
• Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
• Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Special precautions:

• You should not use piroxicam with aspirin or products that contain aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil® or Motrin®), or naproxen (Aleve®).
• Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking a blood thinner (such as Coumadin®), diabetes medicine, or a diuretic ("water pills" such as Lasix® or Dyazide®).

Warnings:

• Talk with your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart failure, bleeding problems, liver disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, or ulcers or other stomach problems.
• Ulcers and stomach bleeding are sometimes caused by this type of medicine. These problems can happen without warning signs. You may need to see your doctor for regular check-ups while taking this medicine.

Side Effects:

• Severe rash or hives
• Rapid swelling of face or around eyes
• Chest tightness or trouble breathing
• Sore throat or fever
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Yellowing of skin or eyes
• Decreased amount of urine
• Severe stomach pain or vomiting blood
• Bloody or black, tarry stools
• Nausea, mild stomach pain
• Indigestion or gas
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Headache
• Swelling of feet or legs or weight gain
• Dizziness or drowsiness
• Ringing or buzzing in the ears
• Blurred vision
• Sensitivity of skin to sunlight