Approved Medications

Does anyone have a list of approved medications? I just want to make sure I take the right things if I need any meds. Please email me if you don't want to post it. Thanks, Carla P.S. Merry Christmas and Warm Wishes to everyone!

Carla, This is a "do not" list from one of the gals on the singles board. She has a website called theroadtothin.com that has A LOT of information on it. (I'm pre-op, so I like to read up on EVERYTHING....but I don't have the actual experience to go with it!!) Hope it helps: No Advil, Asprin, Alieve, etc.: No NSAIDS (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Most surgeons instruct you to never take asprin, advil, alieve, and other such drugs again. The ingredients in these medications can harm your pouch by increasing the risk of and/or contribute to an ulcer. Obviously an ulcer occurring in our tiny new stomachs is a bad thing. I think I even read in someone's profile that they had to have a reversal because an ulcer basically caused her to have no stomach left. I think there are other medical reasons why these medications need to be avoided -- but I am not familiar with them. When you put "NO NSAIDS" on your medical charts and medical ID bracelets -- this is what you are referring to. DRUGS THAT CAN DAMAGE THE POUCH: (This information courtesy of "Miss Dolly~ Butterfly Blossom". THANKS!) Advil, Aleve, Amigesic, Anacin, Anaprox, Ansald, Anthra-G, Arthropan, Ascriptin, Aspirin, Asproject, Azolid, Bextra, Bufferin, Butazolidin, Celebrex, Clinorial, Darvon compounds, Disalcid Dolobid ,Erythromycin, Equagesic, Feldene, Fiorinal, Ibuprofin, Indocin, Ketoprofen ,Lodine, Meclomen, Midol, Motrin, Nalfon, Naprosyn, Nayer, Orudis, Oruval, Pepto-Bismol (contains aspeiin), Pamprin-IB, Percodan, Ponstel, Rexolate, Tandearil, Tetracycline, Tolecin, Uracel, Vioxx (off market...not safe for anyone), Voltaren ,ALL "NSAIDS" Hugs, Dianne

DRUGS THAT CAN DAMAGE THE POUCH: NO CAPSULES OF ANY KIND (THE CAPSULE IS HARD TO DIGEST & CAN STICK IN THE POUCH) NO TIME-RELEASED MEDS (WE CAN'T DIGEST THEM PROPERLY) Advil Aleve Anacin Anaprox Ansald Anthra-G Arthropan Ascriptin Aspirin Asproject zolid Bextra Bufferin Butazolidin Celebrex Clinorial Darvon compounds Disalcid Dolobid Erythromycin Equagesic Felden Fiorinal Ibuprofin Indocin Ketoprofen Lodine Meclomen Midol Motrin Nalfon Naprosyn Nayer Orudis Oruval Pamprin-IB Percodan Ponstel Rexolate Tandearil Tetracycline Tolecin Uracel Vioxx (off market...not safe for anyone) Voltaren (Diclofenac Sodium) ALL "NSAIDS DRUGS THAT ARE CONSIDERED SAFE: Bendaryl Amigesic Dimetap Robitussin Safetussin Sudafed Triaminics (All) Tylenol (cold products) Tylenol Ex Strength Gas-X Phazyme Imodium Ad Colace Dulcolax-Suppositories Fleet Enema Glycerin-Suppositories Milk of Magnesia Peri-Colace Tylenol ADVIL LIQUID GELS ARE THE ONLY NSAID THAT IS OK FOR WLS ALWAYS REMIND YOUR DOCTOR THAT YOU ARE A WLS PATIENT ... TELL YOUR PHARMACIST TO LIST "NO NSAIDS or APRIRIN PRODUCTS" ON YOUR PHARMACY RECORDS SO HE/SHE CAN DOUBLE CHECK YOUR DOC's PRESCRIPTIONS. IT'S REALLY A GOOD IDEA TO GET A MEDIC ALERT BRACELET/NECKLACE ... STATING ... DO NOT INTUBATE (THE POUCH CAN BE SERIOUSLY DAMAGED) NO NSAIDS, ASPIRIN PRODUCTS OR GLUCOSE (BECAUSE OUR DIETS ARE SUGAR-FREE, YOU COULD GO INTO A COMA FROM A GLUCOSE DRIP) OF COURSE, NOTE THE TYPE OF SURGERY YOU HAD TO LESSEN THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE BEING DONE TO YOU OR YOUR POUCH ... &, NOTE YOUR ALLERGIES & ANY OTHER SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS. IF YOU HAVE SPACE, NOTE YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR'S or SURGEON'S PHONE #.