SSRIs seem to increase the risk of GI bleeding

SSRIs seem to increase the risk of GI bleeding.

Patients taking SSRIs seem to have a 2 to 4 times higher risk of GI bleeding...similar to the risk seen with NSAIDs.

The risk is even higher when SSRIs and NSAIDs are combined... up to a 12-fold higher risk of GI bleeding.

Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE

Pharmacist's Letter Canada includes:

  • 12 issues every year, with brief articles about new meds and hot topics
  • 200+ CE courses, including the popular CE-in-the-Letter
  • Quick reference drug comparison charts
  • Access to the entire archive

Already a subscriber? Log in

Volume pricing available. Get quote