What is your approach to the use of NSAIDs in patients with a history of gastric sleeve/bypass?
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Rheumatology · Geisinger
The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in someone with a history of gastric bypass and/or sleeve surgery is risk prohibitive.
Not only is there a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, but more importantly, there can be effects on the previous surgical, anastomosis, and other untoward effects.
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