Medication Absorbtion

Does anyone know if the RNY can alter the way medicaitons are absorbed? I have noticed that I am becoming increasingly anxious and depressed and have been on my Celexa since surgery. I am curious as to whether or not the malabsorbtion of nutrients also includes how medications are absorbed into my system.

Thanks,

Katie

Katie

I don't have a link handy to any articles, but Yes, it can definitely affect that.  Some meds (time release) I think are more vulnerable?

Have you always used Celexia and has it always worked for you?  I switched to Celexia from Lexapro because the prescription plan company requested it.  I spiraled down into the worst depression I had been in for years.  I finally figured out the problem, went back to Lexapro and am doing great.  Talk to your doctor!!  Don't wait. 

Jan

Hi Katie,
 Sorry about the delay in chiming in here, just found your post.
 Over the last 5 years, I have had to increase the dosages on ALL my medications, not just my antidepressant. I also switched to Wellbrutin from Lexapro and it's working awesome!! I would agree that you need to tell your doc about our malabsorbtion, it can definately be the "culprit" in the increase of your symptoms.
 Also, don't forget that you also experience an "overload" of emotions, after surgery. For almost 6 months, my moods were a little extreme, do to all the hormones, (which are stored in our fat cells) were being released into my system, cause of the weightloss.
 Hang in there, it gets better! Hope this helped.