Anti-depressants after RNY.
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Orientation: March 2012 Blah Blah Blah Surgery: February 5, 2013
Sorry to hear things have been so stressful - that's an awful lot of emotional turmoil. Could you try the regular Effexor that isn't extended-release, if that's what was working for you before? As far as I know as long as it's not an extended-release variation of an antidepressant you can try it. (Someone please correct me if I'm wrong!) You could also try asking a pharmacist for a list of meds that are not extended-release for you to take to your regular doctor. I agree that some people just need a little boost, and antidepressants aren't meant for people only suffering a crisis like feeling suicidal.
I hope things get easier for you soon, sounds like a very tough time.
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...”
― Dr. Seuss
Orientation: March 2012 Blah Blah Blah Surgery: February 5, 2013
There are lots available to help you out. If your pharmacist does not know, ask a vet (I am not kidding). Animals can not take time released meds and they use the same drugs that we do. I have friends that are vets and have actually cared for patients in my 20+ year nursing career that had their meds compounded by a vet pharmacy after bariatric surgery so they can take them. Just another option out there.
Referral Summer 2012, Orientation June 10/13 HRRH, Dr Hagen July 3/13, Dr Glazer, RN/RD/SW September 19/13, Dr Hagen October 10/13, Surgery January 21/14
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I'm pre-op, but I asked a similar question here a week or so ago.
I take Cymbalta and was told by a few people here that they either opened the capsules and put them in applesauce or pudding and within a few weeks from surgery were swallowing them as usual.
I was on Effexor prior to switching to Cymbalta,
I just started Pristiq which is a metabolized version of Effexor. From my understanding it is absorbed more quickly into your body. Perhaps check with your Dr. about that one. I really like it and it didn't take 4-6 weeks to take effect like Effexor or Cipralex.
Orientation June, 2013. Surgery May, 2014 at TWH with Dr. Jackson.
HW - 296 SW - 278 CW - 214
Hi! I'm pre op and was on effexor for 13 years before switching finally to cymbalta. I LOVE cymbalta. I was told I would be able to continue with the cymbalta (I have a chemical imbalance, so I'll need it life long). It's definitely one you'll want to look into...good luck with your journey!
andrea
Referral sent Feb 27, 2013 | Orientation in Guelph May 16, 2013 | First set of appointments August 19, 2013 | pre op food class August | Final sign off on Nut/SW/Nurse Jan 29 | Post Op class April 7, 2014 | Surgery with Dr Jules July 16, 2014 in Guelph
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I found this article that basically lists medications, saying Effexor is one of the best absorbed after gastric bypass. So confusing!
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...”
― Dr. Seuss
Orientation: March 2012 Blah Blah Blah Surgery: February 5, 2013
I am on a ****tail of antidepressants (have been for many, many years) and one is time release. I either had to crush the pills or cut in half to cancel the time release part of the drug. I used to take that pill all in the morning but now 2.5 weeks post-op I have to split my dose in half and spread out the time between doses. I started cutting them in half before surgery so I felt comfortable with the new method.