Question:
Can I take an aspirin and prilosec at the same time?

I'm R-N-Y and just had a full right knee replacement. Need to take aspirin to prevent clouts. Was told to take prilosec to protect the pouch. Can I take them at the same time?    — wshepherd (posted on August 5, 2011)

August 5, 2011
I was told not to take aspirin, you need to call your Dr and ask him, make sure you tell him you had RNY surgery as well.
   — FSUMom

August 6, 2011
No Aspirin or Motrin it can cause ulcers~ and you never take Aspirin and Prilosec together cause Aspirin needs food and Prilosec needs to be taken on an empty stomach. But as always talk to you MD.
   — Shannahlynn

August 6, 2011
aspririn is definitely detrimental to your pouch. I have had pulmonary embolisms - blood clots in my lungs. I have to keep my blood thin, but I take coumadin or warfarin. I am closely monitored by my doctor. I have to take a blood test every month called an INR. Simply put it is a test that measures your clotting factors and the time it takes for your blood to clot and monitors that level to make sure your blood is thin enough to prevent unusual clotting and thick enough to make sure it clots when you need it to. If you check online you'll find a better explanation of the test. Anyway perhaps this may be an answer for you. You would have to discuss this with your doctor. take care, susan
   — sroberts

August 8, 2011
NSAIDS are bad for pouches. It does not matter if they are pills or injected. It does not matter if they are taken alone or with prilosec. They should be avoided. If your dr is worth his salt and is LISTENING, he will avoid them for you. Almost all of us were sent home from our RNY with injectable blood thinners that are not NSAIDS, you can get them for this as well. They are not fun, but discomfort > ulcur . Ask your dr about Lovenox injections. It won't damage your pouch, and will keep you from getting blood clots. If you are skittish about giving yourself injections you can have a friend help you out. My hubby helped me.
   — Snapefantasy

August 10, 2011
NO, NO, NO!!! I put it right on my medication list that I ALWAYS, ALWAYS print out and take to any appts. with kind of doctor, for any reason, right in my 'Allergies and Reactions', clearly state, "NO NSAIDS,EXTENDED OR DELAYED RELEASE MEDICATIONS ALLOWED". If you don't look out for yourself and the safety of your pouch and body, many times, nobody will. Mistakes are made and things are missed by anyone. My brother is a physician and taught me well on this subject, plus, I worked in the healthcare field for over 25 yrs. before retiring. I remember a friend I met, right here on 'OH', who almost died soon after her WLS because her doctor screwed up by prescribing both aspirin and Plavix. She had some type of heart condition before having her WLS. She ended up lucky to be alive and these were prescribed by her bariatric surgeon!!!! PLEASE, PLEASE be careful and ALWAYS look out for yourself.
   — MardiGras