Expert: Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi - 5/4/2007

Question
I am 18 years old, about 5ft 8in tall 135 lbs am I have been seeing a specialist for arthritis that I have in all of my joints. I have been through dozens of different that did not help at all. I am now starting to take Piroxicam 20 MG capsule MYL substituted for Feledene. I was reading the side affects and it said it could cause rapid or unexplained weight gain. I just want to know why this is possible and if there are any interactions that may contribute to the weight gain? Also I want to know if it is ok that I am taking Whey protein powder everyday?Thanks for your help.

Answer
Hi Nate,
I wuld lke to address your doubts as under:
1. It is ok to use Piroxicam 20 mg in place of Feldene.
2. Feldene may sometimes cause weight loss but this is secondary to gastic irritation that it may cause.
3. Piroxicam does interact with a number of drugs but I dont think you are taking any of those (for a detailed list of interactions check www.rxlist.com)
4. It s ok to take Whey protien while on Piroxicam.
Ravi Ghooi