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How can meloxicam affect lithium levels in the blood?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Meloxicam can increase blood lithium levels to potentially toxic values by reducing lithium excretion through the kidneys; combined use is not recommended, and if necessary, lithium concentrations should be carefully monitored when meloxicam is started, adjusted or withdrawn.

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Meloxicam 7.5 mg Tablets 30's (POM) (PL 43461/0101)Flamingo Pharma (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 2Document updated 8 September 2025

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