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Steroids with NSAIDs: How the Combination Raises GI Bleeding Risk and How to Prevent It
Combining steroids and NSAIDs can multiply the risk of life-threatening GI bleeding. Learn why this happens, who's most at risk, and how to prevent it with proven strategies like PPIs and safer NSAID alternatives.
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