Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and peptic ulcer:

1. What is my risk of NSAID-induced peptic ulcers?
   
   
2. Would changing to another type of NSAID reduce my risk?
   
   
3. Are COX-2 inhibitors an option for me? What are the risks of these medications?
   
   
4. Would it help me to take some other medication, such as a proton pump inhibitor, along with my NSAIDs?
   
   
5. Do the benefits of NSAIDs outweigh the risks for me?
   
   
6. Would reducing the dosage of my NSAIDs help my ulcer while still treating my symptoms?
   
   
7. What non-NSAID medications would be good alternatives for the relief of my symptoms?
   
   
8. Might I also be infected with Helicobacter pylori?
   
   
9. If my ulcer does not heal after I stop taking NSAIDs, what treatment options would be best for me?
   
   
10. After this ulcer is treated, will my risk of NSAID-induced peptic ulcers be high enough to prohibit my future use of NSAIDs?