Question:
Would appreciate information about time release medication vs. regular release (and
liquid medications as well). i.e., Paxil time release has less effect on weight gain (but what good is that if it's not wrorking?) I'm 4 1/2 months post-op, a lightweight, only down about 45-50 pounds (SLOW). Thanks. Elizabeth — Lucky O. (posted on September 7, 2003)
September 7, 2003
It's my understanding that time released medications are useless to gastric
bypass patients. I had to switch all my medications to regular release
before surgery. As far as slow weightloss that seems good for a
lightweight. Don't compare yourself to others in losing weight -- get your
protein, supplements, water, and exercise in and you will be fine.
— Starrlina
September 7, 2003
Ditto what the first poster said. At 45-50 lbs you are likely 1/2 way to
your goal. Don't sweat it, it will all come off in due time. Definitely
get on some other meds that will work for you. Wellbutrin is also known
for having appetite supressing properties. Maybe you could switch to that
one for depression or take them both as Wellbutrin can be used in
conjunction with many other meds.
— zoedogcbr
September 7, 2003
I went from Welbutrin SR (time release) to Welbutrin. My depression was
already bad and getting worse. So I had to stop time release. It was the
same with potassium. I was having to have potassium by IV dispite the fact
I was taking potassium pills. Come to find out, they were time release. So
now I'm taking potassium that is NOT time release. Perhaps a few years down
the road I can take time release again. I don't know. They only time
release meds that seem to still work is an anti biotic that you take for
five days and it works for ten. It starts with Z... and I can't remember
the name. But no other time release work for me anyway.
— Danmark
September 7, 2003
After going through quite a number of meds, I am on Effexor time release
and it works great for me. Prozac helped me gain lots of weight; others
didn't help at all. I've been on this for about 3 years now.
— Betty Todd
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