Question about NSAIDs after WLS

Based on my reading here on the forum, I understand that we can't take NSAIDs after surgery. I take a lot of different meds for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, an antidepressant and Tramacet for pain due to Spinal Stenosis. I also get a lot of headaches and take Extra-Strength Tylenol and I take Gravol when I have an  upset stomach. Now, I don't know which of these are NSAIDs and which aren't. Does anyone know a way for me to find out? Is there a website perhaps that could help me to find out? I take up to 8 Tramacet per day sometimes for my back pain, so I'm not sure what I'll do if I have to give them up. Thanks for any help!

Deb

 just google the names it will say if they are in the NSAID class or not .. tramacet is not its an opioid

Thanks Dee, that's what I thought, but wasn't sure.

Deb

I've been googling for you, and haven't really found anything that looks super-credible. Best bet would be to speak with your surgeon.

Sorry Deb, wish I was of more help. :)

I would suggest staying on all of your meds until speaking with your surgeon. Have you met with him yet? He should ask you for a list of your meds.

:)

 I think the prodcut monograph from the maker is pretty credible...

http://www.janssen-ortho.com/joi/pdf_files/tramacet_e.pdf

Hi Dee. I didn't mean for that specific drug - I trusted you know what you were talking about with that one :)

No, I haven't met with the surgeon yet - I'm still in the middle of tests, etc. I think it will still be a while - I was just thinking ahead & wondering about my meds, that's all. I will definitely speak to him when the time comes, about my meds. Thanks.

Deb

 I don't know how complete this is, but here are many!

Aspirin (Anacin, Ascriptin, Bayer, Bufferin, Ecotrin, Excedrin)
Choline and magnesium salicylates (CMT, Tricosal, Trilisate)
Choline salicylate (Arthropan)
Celecoxib (Celebrex)
Diclofenac potassium (Cataflam)
Diclofenac sodium (Voltaren, Voltaren XR)
Diclofenac sodium with misoprostol (Arthrotec)
Diflunisal (Dolobid)
Etodolac (Lodine, Lodine XL)
Fenoprofen calcium (Nalfon)
Flurbiprofen (Ansaid)
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Motrin IB, Nuprin)
Indomethacin (Indocin, Indocin SR)
Ketoprofen (Actron, Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail)
Magnesium salicylate (Arthritab, Bayer Select, Doan's Pills, Magan, Mobidin, Mobogesic)
Meclofenamate sodium (Meclomen)
Mefenamic acid (Ponstel)
Meloxicam (Mobic)
Nabumetone (Relafen)
Naproxen (Naprosyn, Naprelan*)
Naproxen sodium (Aleve, Anaprox)
Oxaprozin (Daypro)
Piroxicam (Feldene)
Rofecoxib (Vioxx)
Salsalate (Amigesic, Anaflex 750, Disalcid, Marthritic, Mono-Gesic, Salflex, Salsitab)
Sodium salicylate (various generics)
Sulindac (Clinoril)
Tolmetin sodium (Tolectin)
Valdecoxib (Bextra)

Wow Sandy, thanks for that list! Looks like my meds will be all right after surgery - good news!

Deb

You're welcome Deb!  Please double check with your surgeon/pharmacist to be sure!