Question

A 55-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB stabilized after endoscopy asks about NSAID use. Best advice?

Accepted Answer

Avoid NSAIDs; if necessary, use lowest dose with PPI and consider alternatives

Answer

NSAIDs are safe to resume immediately

Answer

Switch to high-dose aspirin

Answer

Use H2 blockers if NSAIDs restarted; PPIs are ineffective

Answer

NSAID use reduces rebleeding

Practice question

A 55-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB stabilized after endoscopy asks about NSAID use. Best advice?