SSRIs can lead to increased GI bleeding
There's concern that SSRIs can lead to increased GI bleeding.
The overall risk is small...but the latest evidence suggests SSRIs increase the risk of GI bleeding by about 3 times.
The risk is higher when SSRIs are combined with NSAIDs or low-dose ASA.
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