Question:
Will slow release medication be as effective as before?

I have been taking Wellbutrin SR 150 and Slow Fe iron tablets. Will my new digestive system process these type of medication properly.    — Gloria G. (posted on February 8, 2002)

February 7, 2002
Gloria, I am taking the same medicine. Before surgery it was SR, after surgery I began taking it again. I gave it two weeks to build up a level in my system and I noticed it was not working like it did before surgery. I mentioned this to my dr. he said, "it passes through you before it is completely released." He changed my prescription to the regular kind. I take 3 , 100mg tabs a day, instead of 2 150 a day. All is fine now. Hope this helps.
   — Phiddy B.

February 8, 2002
I was taking Welbuteran 150 SR 2/day now I am taking 100mg ( uncoated) 100 mg 3/day. I would get that iron changed too.
   — Connie M.

February 8, 2002
The timed release meds are not as predictable in post-op RNY people. Stomach acid is all but gone, and the speed of movement is all changed. The ferrous sulfate in any form will probably not help you post-op. There are more WLS-friendly irons available than that.
   — vitalady