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What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

asthma, especially aspirin sensitive asthma

coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery within the past 2 weeks

drink more than 3 alcohol containing drinks a day

heart disease or circulation problems like heart failure or leg edema (fluid retention)

high blood pressure

kidney disease

liver disease

stomach bleeding or ulcers

an unusual or allergic reaction to piroxicam, aspirin, other NSAIDs, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

pregnant or trying to get pregnant

breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth with food and with a full glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Long-term, continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Elderly patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction and need a smaller dose.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is less than four hours to your next dose, take only that dose and skip the missed dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What may interact with this medicine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

cidofovir

ketorolac

methotrexate

pemetrexed

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

alcohol

aspirin and aspirin-like medicines

diuretics

lithium

medicines for high blood pressure

medicines that treat or prevent blood clots such as warfarin and other blood thinners

NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen

steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Tell your doctor or health care professional if your pain does not go away, if it gets worse, or if you have new or a different type of pain. It can take up to 2 weeks before the medicine works. Do not take with other pain killers without advice from your doctor. If you get flu like symptoms (fever, chills, muscle aches, and pains), call your doctor or health care professional. Do not treat yourself.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
Do not smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol. These increase irritation to your stomach and can make it more susceptible to damage from the medicine.
The medicine can cause you to bleed more easily. Try to avoid damage to your teeth and gums when you brush or floss your teeth.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

changes in vision

chest pain

difficulty breathing or wheezing

nausea or vomiting

redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth

slurred speech or weakness on one side of the body

unexplained weight gain or swelling

unusual bleeding or bruising

unusually weak or tired

yellowing of eyes or skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

diarrhea

dizziness

headache

heartburn

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store below 30 degrees C (86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.