Can you take meloxicam and Aleve together?

Aleve contains a NSAID or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, called Naproxen. Naproxen falls under the NSAID class called Propionic-acids. Meloxicam is also an NSAID. Meloxicam falls under the NSAID class called oxicams. The use of two NSAID's together might seem beneficial as an added effect, but in fact NSAID's have what we call a "ceiling effect". This means that there is only so many receptor binding sights available for the NSAID molecule to attach to. The remainder of the NSAID that has not bonded with the receptors, moves around freely, and causes increased adverse effects. Adverse effect can include, gastrointestinal, renal, cardiovascular, dermatological and respiratory.