For people beset by arthritis or other chronically painful conditions, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and COX 2 inhibitors offer considerable relief. However, these NSAIDs can cause heartburn and ulcers.
Researchers now report that simultaneously taking an acid-blocking drug with an NSAID significantly lowers the occurrence of both complications.
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