Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)/ Doloxil?

Is Doloxil a muscle relaxant?

No. Doloxil is not a muscle relaxant. It is a pain killer which acts on COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) enzyme.

Are there any alternatives of Doloxil?

Yes. There are alternatives to Doloxil. Pain killers are prescribed according to the disease condition. Consult your doctor before starting piroxicam or changing it to other medication.

Can Doloxil be used in the treatment of allergy?

No. Doloxil is not a drug to treat allergy. It is a pain killer.

Is Doloxil a blood thinner?

No. Doloxil is not a blood thinner. It is a pain killer. It should be avoided in a patient with a bleeding disorder.

Is Doloxil a sulfa drug?

Doloxil is a sulphur containing compound. Doloxil can cause serious adverse events in sensitive individuals. It can cause severe skin reactions like Steven Johnson Syndrome. Do inform your doctor if you have any kind of allergies.

Is Doloxil a NSAID?

Yes. Doloxil is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Can Doloxil be used along with paracetamol?

Yes. Paracetamol can be used with Doloxil as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.

How long does Doloxil work?

Doloxil is a long acting drug. Once the daily dose is enough for the relief of pain but it depends from person to person as the effectiveness of piroxicam increases when given for few weeks.

Is Doloxil a narcotic?

No. Doloxil is not a narcotic. It is a pain killer which acts on COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) enzyme to decrease the pain and inflammation.

Can I use Doloxil for a migraine?

Doloxil is not approved for the treatment of migraine. Research studies have shown that Doloxil is effective in significantly decreasing the pain associated with migraine without aura.

Can Doloxil be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Doloxil can be combined with tizanidine. Piroxicam is a pain killer and tizanidine is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is used in the condition like a backache.

Can Doloxil be used with lithium?

No. Doloxil should not be used with lithium. Doloxil leads to an elevation of plasma lithium levels and a reduction in renal lithium clearance. This is because of inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis by the NSAID. Consult and inform your doctor before starting this medication.

Can I use Doloxil if I have asthma?

Some patients with asthma are hypersensitive to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs like aspirin which can lead to acute attacks of asthma. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.

Can Doloxil be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Doloxil is not approved for the treatment of menstrual cramps. Research studies have shown that piroxicam is quite effective in significantly decreasing the menstrual cramps.

Are Doloxil and aspirin same?

No. Doloxil and aspirin are not same. They belong to the same class of drugs known as COX (cyclooxygenase) inhibitors. They both are anti-inflammatory and analgesic.

What is the difference between Doloxil and tramadol?

Doloxil is a COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) whereas Tramadol is a narcotic-like painkiller. Tramadol is a habit forming medicine.

What are the serious side effects of Doloxil?

GI discomfort and, rarely, serious GI side effects, such as ulcers and bleeding, serious skin side effects such as exfoliative, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis, liver failure, renal damage.