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

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Updated August 26, 2008

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Take NSAIDs on a Full Stomach
9 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Bleeding Ulcers from NSAID Use
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It is not uncommon for patients taking NSAIDS to develop gastrointestinal symptoms. Taking the medication on a full stomach may improve tolerability.

Taking NSAIDs on an empty stomach increases the risk of developing ulcers -- even if you are doing it now with no problem. The problem may be developing silently. To avoid the possibility, be sure to take NSAIDs with food.

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