GOOD INFO TO KNOW....
NSAIDS
Drugs that can damage the pouch
Do not take time-released capsules - we do not process properly.
Some meds need to be adjusted after WLS - check with your PCP (you may need to take them in smaller dosages, multiple times throughout the day).
Drugs that can damage the pouch:
Advil
Aleve
Alka-Seltzer
Amigesic
Anacin
Anaprox
Ansald
Anther-G
Arthropan
Ascriptin
Asprin
Asproject
Azolid
Bextra
Bufferin
Butazolodin
Celebrex
Clinorial
Darvon compounds
Disalcid
Dolobid
Erythromycin
Equagesic
Feldene
Fiorinal
Ibuprofin
Indocine
Ketoprofen
Lodine
Meclomen
Midol
Motrin
Nalfon
Naprosyn
Nayer
Orudis
Oruval
Pamprin-IB
Percodan
Ponstel
Rexolate
Tandearil
Tetracycline
Tolecin
Uracel
Vioxx
Voltaren
Drugs that are considered Safe:
Benadryl
Colace
Dimetap
Dulcolax-Suppositories
Fleet Enema
Gas-X
Glycerin Suppositories
Imodium AD
Milk of Magnesia
Mylicon
Peri-Colace
Phazyme
Robitussin
Safetussin
Sudafed
Triminics (all)
Tylenol
Tylenol cold products
Tyenol EX Strength