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

By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com

Updated August 26, 2008

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Take a Safe Dose of NSAIDs

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Quite simply: Avoid taking more than one NSAID. That may sound like an obvious statement but some patients may take two because of inadequate pain relief. They may not realize both drugs (for example, an over-the-counter NSAID and a prescription NSAID) are in the same therapeutic drug class. Taking two different NSAIDs is dangerous -- it can increase the risk of undesirable side effects and serious adverse events.

Take your medication only as directed. If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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