[oh8eleven]

Back to aspirin and the chance of bleeding ulcers. Nothing is safe.
I think the chance of getting ulcers from aspirin or ibuprofin are about the same. Taking either one with enteric coating may help decrease that chance.
I've been a runner for 30 years and of all the pain medication I've taken, Naproxen bothered my stomach the worst.

[poobear]

Darn!

[dangerdoc]

Enteric coating helps with stomach upset but has not been shown to decrease the risk of ulcers caused by NSAIDS.

I think NSAIDS carry a lower risc of ulceration than high dose aspirin but it has been decades since I’ve seen literature regarding the matter.

That said, I find the same thing, Naproxen upsets my stomach more than aspirin or ibuprofen but it seems to vary by individual, my wife tolerates Naproxen better than ibuprofen.