Pill Monitor

Tag: SSRIs

SSRIs and NSAIDs: How Their Combination Raises GI Bleeding Risk and How to Prevent It

SSRIs and NSAIDs: How Their Combination Raises GI Bleeding Risk and How to Prevent It

Combining SSRIs and NSAIDs can raise upper GI bleeding risk by 75%. Learn why this happens, who’s most at risk, and how to prevent it with simple, evidence-based steps like switching medications or adding a PPI.

Bleeding Risk from SSRIs: How Platelet Dysfunction Increases Bleeding Danger

Bleeding Risk from SSRIs: How Platelet Dysfunction Increases Bleeding Danger

SSRIs can increase bleeding risk by depleting serotonin in platelets, impairing clotting. Learn which antidepressants carry the highest risk, how to reduce danger, and what to watch for-without stopping essential treatment.