A study conducted at the Spanish Centre for Pharmacoepidemiological Research revealed that the risk of gastrointestinal complications due to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use varies by ...

Searches, and references from the previous systematic review, [1] provided 65 studies with 244,329 patients in total, of whom 61,067 experienced an upper gastrointestinal bleed or perforation, and of ...

Ibuprofen and other NSAID drugs effect the protective lining of the stomach and leaves individuals exposed to risk of ulcer ...

Bethesda, MD (Oct. 2, 2014) — Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) — such as ibuprofen and aspirin — increase one's risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. When taken in combination with ...

New research shows that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a group of drugs commonly used to treat depression, may double the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. When the drugs are taken ...

People who take blood thinners for atrial fibrillation and also use common painkillers, even briefly, are more likely to suffer serious bleeding, according to a new study. The most common heart ...

For people taking drugs to prevent blood clots after a heart attack, adding pain relievers like ibuprofen may lead to bleeding, stroke or another heart attack, according to a new study. Anyone who has ...

Mixing alcohol with diclofenac may increase its risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and stomach ulcers. Many medications interact with other drugs, food, and substances such as alcohol. These affect how ...

The risk of gastrointestinal complications due to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use varies by specific NSAID administered and by dosage, according to new research. The study further ...