Question:
Anyone have any articles on WLS medications?

Hi. I have been reading in the library about the different meds that we should take and stay away from. Does anyone have any medical readings or articles that supports any of this data. I mentioned this to my nutritionist and she seemed surprised that there were any meds for WLS patients to stay away from. I don't know if I worded it wrong to her, or if she misunderstood me. She is very good regarding the foods, so I am wondering if there is something that I can bring to her showing her that I am not crazy. Thanks.    — Erika B. (posted on August 15, 2002)

August 15, 2002
I don't know of any articles, but there are a couple of websites out there that specifically mention which meds to avoid -- print them off and give them to your dietician. http://tinyurl.com/11fp http://tinyurl.com/11fq The following list was given out in a post on the Yahoo Groups - OSSG list (#76094). I wrote the writer and asked where she got her info... she told me that Bariatric Treatment Centers hand out a leaflet explaining what's okay: "Medications that are not to be taken include the following: Motrin/Ibuprofen Aspirin/Salicylate Pepto-Bismol Non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs or any medications containing the above. Medications that are recommended: Colds: Robitussin Dimetapp Tylenol Cold Products Triaminics (any) Sudafed Benadryl Safetussin Mild Pain: Tylenol Tylenol Extra Strength Gas: Gas-X Phazyme Constipation: Milk of Magnesia Colace Peri-Colace Dulcolax -- suppositories Glycerin suppositories Fleets Enema Diarrhea: Immodium AD NOTE: Obtain sugar free forms of medication when possible. Every patient tolerates sugar in medications differently." Good luck and always check with your surgeon regarding any medications, Kristine
   — kristinevok