Question:
Anyone have info on using Adderall XR after a RnY?

My MD is hesitant to write an Rx unless I can give her the name(s) of someone post op who is taking it. Thanks in advance for any info! Joseph Michaud post-op 1 week today!    — Ice_Ohio (posted on June 30, 2004)

June 30, 2004
Joseph; I don't think we are allowed extended release medications of any kind but I would suggest you post this question on the main message board and you might get alot more response. Good luck!
   — Barbara S.

June 30, 2004
Joseph, you can not take any extended release medications after RNY due to the malabsorbtion factor. I had to stop my Effexor XR and change to regular effexor.
   — Carolyn B.

July 1, 2004
I have been on adderall for a month and a half now. I am 6 months post op. I have to take strong pain meds for a brain condition and they leave me very groggy and sleepy. I take adderall to help stay awake. Has not bothered me at all and works great.
   — victoria W.

July 1, 2004
lol sorry for 2nd post but just read what others have said about xtended release meds. just to let u know both my meds i take are extended release and both work exactly as they are supposed to. i take oxycontin, it is time released, and the adderall is also timed release. My doc assures me timed release meds work just fine.
   — victoria W.

July 15, 2004
Hi. Congrats on your new life!!! I have been taking wellbutrin and ritalin since before my WLS.... Had to switch from time released wellbutrin to immediate release...but the ritalin time release effectiveness has not changed - still works great! - my understanding (from my psychiatrist) is that there are different kinds of 'time release' drugs - they work in different areas of the brain...blah blah blah... in other words, our WLS may or may nor affect the effectiveness of the drug. It depends on the drug... I have no idea how Adderall XL vs Ritalin LA compare....
   — Debby M.