can i take advil?

[mdonaldf 84]

Hi.. I'm 3 months out and was told I can take tylenol pills. I'm out and have advil here. Does anyone know of its ok to take or is that on the no list

[No game 14,436]

Most doctors say Tylenol..,because Advil

(NSAIDs) can give you ulcers....

[TheGamer 406]

Tylenol (acetaminophen) is different than Advil (ibuprofen). If you weren't given any restrictions about ibuprofen, then I'd imagine it's fine. There are some drugs (HBP meds come to mind) that you shouldn't take ibuprofen with, and it tends to be a little harsher on the stomach.

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

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[SecretSleever 1]

I was informed no ibuprofen for one year. Tylenol is okay with half a glass of Water.< /p>

[Quickly 45]

No NSAIDS which is ibuprofen and naprosyn (advil or aleve). Why?? It thins the blood and is known to cause GI bleeds related to ulcers. Stick to tylenol or as your MD recommends. Some suggest if you must take with antacid or PPI.

[rxkid2384 28]

i am almost 4 weeks out. Can i take/swallow tylenol tablets? my head is pounding. when i crush them they are so bitter. will swallowing the tablet hurt/effect my sleeve/stomach? right now i am in so much pain

[deecc26 19]

I bought the Tylenol gelcaps. Really small and easy to swallow.

[Banned member 320]

Isn't the no NSAIDS rule for Gastric bypass patients? I heard that rule doesn't apply to sleevers. I took 2 advils before my Brazilian wax appt about 2 weeks ago lol. A lot of people get the sleeve so that they can continue taking NSAIDS. I hate pills so that was my first time taking any meds since surgery.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

7 months out and I have been taking aleve and ibuprofen regularly for inflammation pain. I waited until 6 months on my dr's recommendation. It does help alot better for certain pain that tylenol will not touch. Ok so far.

[MichiganChic 3,262]

I am almost 10 weeks out, and I take ibuprophen. My doc cleared me to take it at about 8 weeks. It was one of the major reasons I didn't want the RNY - those patients can never take it due to risk of ulcers at the anastomosis site. However, I would not take it until your doc says to.

[Stephers65 14]

My Doctor says no ibuprofen, NEVER! I would seriously think about the risk if you are taking it, it's not worth a bleeding Ulcer.

[TheGamer 406]

For some of us, no NSAIDS isn't a realistic future. I am taking indomethecin, which is much more heavy duty than Advil. Without it, I wouldn't be physically functioning right now. If your doctor and surgeon clear it, go for it.

Responsible, occasional use will not give you an ulcer if you're cleared to do so.

[canthardlywait 3]

My Doctor says no ibuprofen' date=' NEVER! I would seriously think about the risk if you are taking it, it's not worth a bleeding Ulcer.

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I was at my preop appt. today and was told the same thing.

[MrsG 329]

I would imagine the reason they don't want you to take ibuprofen is because it is very important to eat when you take them, so as to coat your stomach. I have a friend who didnt do this and she developed an ulcer. We aren't supposed to drink while we eat so trying to get down a tablet with no Water for me would be hard. If you are taking ibuprofen please at least take it with milk. You need something to coat/protect your stomach