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Is there any nsaid u can take with stomach prob? compression fracture of spine & gp having trouble prescribing anything to help with pain .

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H2 blocker: If you have a sensitive stomach, using drugs like Zantac with the NSAID can be helpful in relieving the gastric distress associated with these agents.

Answered 5/18/2017

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