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If i have a peptic ulcer should i take fish oil supplements? (recommended by therapist for concentration but afraid it might make my ulcer worse)

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

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You can: you can take fish oil even if you have a peptic ulcer disease. make sure that you take it with food. make sure you keep taking the medication for your peptic ulcer disease.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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