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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Stomach Bleeding

Combining COX-2s with aspirin may cause bleeding

October 02, 2008
Research published in the British Medical Journal refuted earlier studies that proposed COX-2 inhibitors as a safer substitute than nonsteroidal inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) when it comes to stomach bleeding. The new study also found that taking a stomach protectant, such as Nexium or Prevacid, counters the increased risk. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Migraine Medications: FDA Requires New Warnings on OTCs
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...bottles. The labeling also must warn of the risks of stomach bleeding for NSAIDs and severe... Read more »

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Update from the American College of Rheumatology: Cox-2 Inhibitors and Why We Miss Them
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...increased risk of hospitalization and even death due to bleeding ulcers.   Indeed, the Cox-2... Read more »

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Cox-2 Inhibitors, and Why We Miss Them
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...increased risk of hospitalization and even death due to bleeding ulcers.   Unfortunately,... Read more »

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I have Atrial Fibrillation: Will I be on Coumadin® Forever?
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert

...Warfarin/Coumadin® can cause serious bleeding issues.  Stomach bleeding from peptic ulcers or... Read more »

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MAGNUM’s Years of Concern Regarding Acetaminophen & OTC Pain Medicines Supported by New FDA Labeling
By MAGNUM, the National Migraine Assoc. , Health Expert

...  ensure that the labeling warns of the risk of stomach bleeding for NSAIDs and the risk of... Read more »

Health Guide

Vomiting blood
...vomit Considerations Vomiting of blood results after there is upper gastrointestinal bleeding. This condition can sometimes be difficult to distinguish from coughing up blood... Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions About Vioxx (rofecoxib)
...Research), was primarily designed to look at the effects of Vioxx on side effects such as stomach ulcers and bleeding and was submitted to the FDA in June 2000.  The study showed that patients... Read more »
Polycythemia vera
...counts. The use of anti-platelet therapy (such as aspirin) is controversial because it may cause stomach bleeding. Allopurinol is given for hyperuricemia (gout). Support Groups ... Read more »
Bleeding esophageal varices
Prevention Treatment of the underlying causes of liver disease may prevent bleeding. Preventive treatment of varices with medications such as beta blockers or with endoscopic banding may be... Read more »
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Gastrointestinal bleeding refers to any bleeding that starts in the gastrointestinal tract, which extends from the mouth to the large bowel. The degree of bleeding can range from... Read more »

Medications

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...drug may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This... Read more »

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...drug may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This... Read more »

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...drug may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This... Read more »

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...drug may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This... Read more »

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...drug may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This... Read more »

Related News

OTC painkillers get new warning labels
May 04, 2009

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finalized new warning labels for over-the-counter painkillers, warning consumers of the risks of stomach... Read summary »

OTC painkillers need tougher warnings, FDA says
October 02, 2008

U.S. regulators want some over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers to have stronger warning labels. The new labels would warn consumers about the potential... Read summary »

Video: How to use painkillers safely
October 03, 2008

As many as one third of people who take a prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain also use over-the-counter NSAIDs, such... Read summary »

Plavix, heartburn drug combo boosts risks after heart attack: study
March 04, 2009

People who suffer a heart attack and are given a combination of Plavix and a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) such as Prilosec or Nexium may increase... Read summary »

Prilosec helps control bleeding in ulcer patients
October 02, 2008

A new study showed that patients who received Prilosec intravenously avoided more invasive treatments to stop bleeding in the throat and stomach.... Read summary »