Another suggestion for you to consider -- with your doctor's approval -- is to take your NSAID as needed as opposed to daily. By doing so, you would be reducing the risk of serious side effects.
9 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Bleeding Ulcers from NSAID Use
By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com Guide
Updated August 26, 2008
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
Adjust Your Dosage of NSAID to Reduce Risk of Side Effects
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It's optimal to take the lowest dosage of NSAID necessary to relieve your symptoms. By lowering the dosage to the lowest effective dose, you reduce the risk of side effects.
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- 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
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