I have been banded since Feb 2003,almost one year, and have been blessed to have lost 126 lbs thus far.

I have allergies and lots of extra drainage lately and my lapband doc suggested me to use Claritin-D for the extra drainage. Well, long story short, I have tried to take them, but they are really big and I don't think they are going through my pouch. I have lots of drainage at night which leads to coughing which occasionally leads to throwing up which I know is a bad thing for a band patient, but it is beyond my control. Well, twice this week I have thrown up and noticed a white gel like blob in the vomit which I am assuming is the claritin D pill and that is not dissolved. I am frustrated and don't want to keep taking it if it is gonna not pass through or dissolve. Would Mucinex work for my allergy problems or is that pill just as big. I cannot break the Claritin D pill in half as it is time released and would release too much meds at one time in to my system.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

BigEthel

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There is a Claritan D liquid available... I think it is intended for children but that might be an option for you. Good luck and hope you feel better soon!

Darcy

Great, I will look for that thanks so much!

Way to go on the Wt loss!

Ethyl, do you think you're possibly filled too tight? Coughing and throwing up could be signs. Hope you get some relief very soon!

There is also a new one out that melts instantly on your tongue!

You might want to ask your Pharmacists what will be good as well. Get Well Soon!!!

You could always try a nasal spray. I use Nasacort(sp) AQ and it usually works pretty well.

Hope you find something that helps.Get well soon.

Thanks for all your suggestions and well wishes. I go today for exam under fluoroscopy and probably a slight unfill. Keep me in your prayers...