Do you routinely provide GI protection in the form of a PPI or histamine blocker for patients with immunobullous disease initiated on high doses of oral corticosteroids?
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Dermatology · Forefront Dermatology
I honestly don’t unless a patient brings up GI symptoms during the visit. However, the literature does have clear recommendations. A recent JAAD CME stated that on any dose of prednisone for 3 months or greater, GI prophylaxis is needed for those who must be on a concomitant NSAID. It also recommend...