“What medications should be avoided after bariatric surgery?”
I will have bariatric surgery. What medications should be avoided after bariatric surgery?
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Excellent question. You should avoid NSAID type anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Motrin), Aleve, Excedrin, Naproxen, indomethacin, etc. Tylenol is safe to take. You should also avoid smoking, and oral steroids if possible, as they can leak to ulcer formation in gastric bypass patients. Alcohol should be very limited, due to its increased absorption into the bloodstream. You SHOULD be on a daily multivitamin, and have your levels checked regularly by your doctor. Some patients may require increased doses of B12, or iron, depending on the type of surgery they had.
After bariatric surgery, medicines with aspirin or ibuprofen should be avoided. They can increase your chance of getting an ulcer. Taking only a few doses with a stomach protector that reduces acid can minimize your ulcer risk.
NSAIDs and steroids
Typically no meds restrictions after sleeve gastrectomy; but if you’re having Roux-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), you should avoid (lifelong) any NSAID-type meds (ibuprofen, naproxen, adult-dose-aspirin, similar potentially ulcer-inducing meds), as these may cause a bleeding ulcer in the bypassed upper GI tract that cannot be readily accessed endoscopically.
Extreme caution should be used with anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen, as these can lead to ulcers and bleeding. Ulcers and bleeding in your new stomach can lead to devastating consequences.
Must discuss with specific Surgeon. It depends on type of Bariatric Surgery. Google and You Tube for improved understanding.
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