Depression Meds
They are not as effective, because they are meant to be absorbed over a 24 hour period (at least, most extended release meds are, some may be designed to be absorbed faster or slower). Since you have no pyloric valve, they hit your small intestine faster than in "normal" folks, and since part of your small intestine has been bypassed, they get through your system in less than 24 hours. That means you'll only absorb some of the meds, not all of them.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
Many antidepressants come in non-extended release forms. I take Effexor that is not extended release
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
