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Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers

Preventing Ulcers or Rebleeding Caused by NSAIDs. If NSAID-caused ulcers or bleeding are identified, patients should:

Get tested for H. pylori and, if infected, take antibiotic treatments.
Ask the doctor if a PPI is right for you. Studies suggest they lower the risk for NSAID-caused ulcers although they cannot completely prevent them.

People who still need to take NSAIDs should:

Use the lowest NSAID dose possible.
Try the prescription drugs misoprostol or Arthrotec. ...

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...medications to reduce mild pain and fever. Adults most often choose aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil), or acetaminophen (Tylenol).The following are recommendations for children:Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or... Read more »

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