How do you approach NSAID use in patients on SSRIs?
Do you avoid due to the increased risk of GI adverse events?
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Rheumatology · OU Medicine
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This is a good question, the combined RR for NSAID+SSRI/GI complications is ~12.
I generally avoid the combination and utilize topical NSAIDs if possible. I also discuss the possibility of switching patients from a 'traditional' SSRI to duloxetine, which is FDA approved for the treatment of primary ...
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