pains weakens the stomach’s natural defence against its own gastric juices, leading to irritation, ulceration, bleeding, and even perforation.”
People Most at Risk
Dr. Porter emphasized that, as with all medications, the potential benefits should always be carefully weighed against possible risks, particularly for individuals with underlying health conditions or those already taking certain medications.
“These include anyone on low-dose aspirin (and equivalents such as clopidogrel) or anticoagulants such as warfarin and apixaban, those prone to indigestion or heartburn and/or who have a history of stomach or duodenal ulcers,
