Absorption of Antidepressants?

[PepperCat 30]

I’m pre revision surgery to bypass. I have a question about post op. I’m kind of freaking out because I had some problems in the hospital with my sleeve getting my anti depressant meds. There was no extended release but finally they just let me open the capsule and take it. I’m wondering with bypass if I’m going to have more extreme and long term challenges because of absorption?!

[Prestonandme 107]

Prior to RNY, I was taking buproprion (Wellbutrin) extended release. My doctor changed my prescription to regular buproprion twice a day. I've had no problems with absorption in the four months since I switched to regular dosage.

There may be others who are much further along post-surgery who can share their experiences, too.

[Briswife15 889]

I've posted about this in the past, so you may want to do a search, but the answer is, yes, you may indeed have problems absorbing antidepressants. I did. At first we switched from extended release Effexor to immediate release and it wirked for a few months. Suddenly I started experiencing withdrawal symptoms and realized I was not absorbing the Effexor. Switched to liquid Prozac and it seems to be absorbing well. I had bypass.

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[PepperCat 30]

Oh man Prozac made me suicidal. Med changes terrify me.

[mcfluffington 179]

I have severe clinical depression and had a gastric bypass.

You can no longer take extended release meds after gastric bypass.

I take bupropion and Zoloft twice a day.

I found a good mix of meds long before surgery and have been pretty consistent though I am sure I have raised the levels at times.

Definitely discuss this with your surgeon and psychiatrist.

I hope this helps.

I know how scary med changes can be.

[mcfluffington 179]

I found my med mix in 2010.

Had surgery 2012.

Lowest weight was 200 lbs.

Had weight gain due to loss of control over my environment. I had to move in with my mother to take care of her after an accident and she had goodies. Needless to say I gained due to being unable to ignore food that ws sitting right by my bed. I was staying in her combo livingroom, kitchen, diningroom. Moved out and the weight gain stopped. A year later I got a grip on losing at least a lb a month. Now I am considering revision.

bupropion is great. I find it not only combats depression but deals with compulsive behavior I.e. compulsive overeating.