9 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Bleeding Ulcers from NSAID Use

Ointment - An Alternative to Oral NSAIDs

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• Thermacare patches (moist heat)
• ointments such as BenGay
• prescription NSAID gels or patches using diclofenac (Voltaren gel)

While diclofenac is an NSAID, application locally may decrease the level of NSAID in the blood and lower the risk of bleeding.

Oral NSAIDs may be an inappropriate first choice. There may be another way to effectively relieve pain, without the potential for severe side effects.

• Bleeding Ulcers Are an Emergency
• Ointment - An Alternative to Oral NSAIDs
• Adjust Your Dosage of NSAID to Reduce Risk of Side Effects
• Take a Safe Dose of NSAIDs
• Celebrex Capsules Reduce Ulcer Risk
• Proton Pump Inhibitors Reduce Ulcer Risk
• Don't Ignore Medical Symptoms!
• Get Tested for H. pylori (Illustration)
• Take NSAIDs on a Full Stomach
• Avoid Steroid Drugs With NSAIDs