Appreciating gastrointestinal side effects of prescribed medications

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GASTROENTEROLOGY

Appreciating gastrointestinal side effects of prescribed medications

Alan Fraser gastroenterologist

Alan Fraser

Gastroenterology
Widespread use of NSAIDs has led to increased incidence of NSAID-related ulceration [Image: Supplied]

Prescribers need to be continually mindful of the potential harms from medication. Here, gastroenterologist Alan Fraser outlines the various gastrointestinal side effects of prescribed medications

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