Question:
Guidelines for future medication use
Currently, I take no medications on a regular basis, but what are some good guidelines to follow when it will be necessary (even just an antibiotic), or when we do have the eventual cold, or fever? Should everything be prescribed or bought OTC as liquid, do we double up--are pharmacists and private MDs really knowledgable to prescribe for us? Please any insight or experience appreciated--I've really only seen anti-depressants addressed here. Thank you for this WONDERFUL knowledge base. — Wannabe A. (posted on October 11, 2002)
October 11, 2002
Some medicines come in liquid form, some don't. I always ask for the
liquid (I think it absorbs better), but if there isn't one or the pharmacy
can't get it, I just cut the tablets in half. I haven't had to take a lot
of different meds, but I've never seen one as big as, say, a calcium pill.
I haven't had to double up on anything. You can also crush the med and mix
it in applesauce or something, the way they do for kids.
— Roxanne M.
October 11, 2002
Every surgeon and facility has different rules and guidelines regarding
medication intake. I had open RNY and I'm allowed to take pills that are
smaller than a plain M&M....if they are larger, I have to cut them in
half. I can no longer take aspirin or NSAIDS (non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs)....this includes ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve,
Naprosyn, naproxyn sodium, Celebrex, and Vioxx (just to name a few).
— Lynette B.
October 11, 2002
Hi, You should also stay away from sustained-release meds. I've heard that
most drugs are available in the non-sustained release form, though. :0)
— Patricia E.
October 13, 2002
I have learned something interesting, recently, in regard of this question.
If the medication is a lipid(fat) based medication, it will not break down
in our systems because the digestive juices are not active with our food
disposal. The best choices will be water soluable based vitamins and
medication. I will tell you from my very own personal experience.....The
time released medication has not worked for me at all, and i Have tried
quiet a few. Some other medications, have worked for a fraction of the
time they should be. I have yet to find a doctor who can help me with these
things.....
— twenc
October 14, 2002
I am lucky - my surgeon prescribes for me. I recently had a jaw infection
caused from a bad tooth. The dentist wasn't treating it effectively and
aggressively enough so my surgeon hospitalized me for 36 hours of intense
IV antibiotic therapy. Shortly after my surgery I had bronchitis and was
given Zithromax but I didn't take it without talking to my surgeon first.
With the exception of anti-inflammatories he says it's mostly trial and
error to see what you can tolerate.
— Patty_Butler
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