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Do I need to take piroxicam with food?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
You do not need to take piroxicam with food. However, if you experience some stomach upset, piroxicam can be taken with food. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any other concerns about your diet and this medicine.

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