My surgeon told me to ask my physician, he said ask my surgeon, the pharmacist said there was a possibility that I could use tablets, Not XR, that can be crushed, only I would have to take 2 a day. The XR capsule can not be crushed or opened and put in applesauce, etc.

Anyone have an answer from experience about the ability to swallow this med?

Thanks,

Jodie-Surgery date 12/13/07

I am on Effexor too. The day after surgery I was opening them and putting them in yogurt on a spoon - after throwing up twice, I phoned my centre. Since then I have been taking 375 mg. in the mornings. I take each one very slow and drink. I have been banded three months ago and I have had 4 FILLS. No problems so far....

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Hi! I'm being banded this Monday; and my doctor hasn't found an alternative to my Effexor XR. I'm going to follow the advice with the applesauce. My question is- can you swallow enough applesauce (the very next day after surgery) to get it down? I wig out if I miss two doses. Thanks! Pam Pittman

Effexor is a great drug but missed doses are a definite problem..... I think I've finally decided on bypass rather than banding so the Effexor issue will probably be a problem for the first few weeks. My pharmacist also said that applesauce is the best way to take it. I think you'll be ok with the Band. Good luck.

Everyone has been soooo great. I do get side effects after missing 2 doses. I get like little electrical charges in my head. Sounds weird, but that is what it feels like. Also, dizziness. It is really scary when I am waiting on my mail order prescription and it doesn't come timely!!!

That is why I really am not wanting to change doses right now. It has been working so well. I have changed meds and doses through the years. They seem to lose effectiveness after a couple of years. I will say that prayer helped alot the last time I had a depression episode! Congrats on the newest lapbanders!! Keep us posted! Only 9 more days til pre-op diet, and 23 days til surgery!!

Jodie

I take Effexor XR 75 mg capsules, and I showed them to my doctor and he told me to that I could go ahead and take them. I was banded 4 days ago and I have taken the for the passed 2 days and they go down fine.

I just cant believe how many overweight people are on Effexor ????

Is there a common denominator ? Hereditary factors ? Wow !@!@!@!

It really makes you wonder doesnt it ???

Rose :rolleyes