Why are we not suppose to take asprin?

aileena · May 24, 2005

Or other pain medications... I have to admit I probably take tylenol at least once a day due to headaches. Is that something to be concerned about? Will it hurt my band?

Iluvharleys · May 24, 2005

DRUGS THAT CAN DAMAGE THE POUCH:

Advil

Aleve

Amigesic

Anacin

Anaprox

Ansald

Anthra-G

Arthropan

Ascriptin

Aspirin

Asproject

Azolid

Bextra

Bufferin

Butazolidin

Celebrex

Clinorial

Darvon compounds

Disalcid

Dolobid

Erythromycin

Equagesic

Feldene

Fiorinal

Ibuprofen

Indocin

Ketoprofen

Lodine

Meclomen

Midol

Motrin

Nalfon

Naprosyn

Nayer

Orudis

Oruval

Pamprin-IB

Percodan

Ponstel

Rexolate

Tandearil

Tetracycline

Tolecin

Uracel

Vioxx

Voltaren

ALL "NSAIDS" (*see below for the Cox 2 Inhibitors)

DRUGS THAT ARE CONSIDERED SAFE:

Benadryl

Tylenol

Dimetapp

Robitussin

Safetussin

Sudafed

Triaminics (All)

Tylenol (cold products)

Tylenol Ex Strength

Gas-X

Phazyme

Imodium Ad

Colace

Dulcolax-Suppositories

Fleet Enema

Glycerin-Suppositories

Milk of Magnesia

Peri-Colace

* copied with permission:

Bextra is the newest, next generation of NSAIDS. It is simply an

anti-inflammatory with no compound to aid in the protection of our GI

systems.

La_madam · May 24, 2005

Tylenol is fine, it is what was reccomended by my doctor.

I stay away from all NSAID's

flower · May 24, 2005

WHERE did you find that list

i2candoit · May 24, 2005

So, does this mean that aspirin therapy would not be good for bandsters?

Forever?

Over and over on the news, they say 2 baby aspirin a day is good for heart health.

nygrl · May 24, 2005

is xanax ok... i saw anaprox on the no list and i think that is the generic ....and why if not.... my doc gave it to me in the hospital so i assumed it was ok???

Kimber-lilly · May 24, 2005

xanax and anaprox are not the same!

generic for xanax is aprazolam (sp) for anxiety

Anaprox is an antiinflammatory/pain med.

j.s. · May 24, 2005

I have chronic knee pain and just last week when I went to the surgeon for my first fill we talked about it. I told him I was taking liquid Tyelnol which did not touch the pain, he said to take liquid children's Motrin (does it make it okay because it is liquid form or perhaps children form?).

j.s.

leatha_g · May 24, 2005

It helps that it is liquid form because it flows on through the pouch. Any type of drug 'sitting' above the band could help precipitate erosion of the tissues in the area. Some such drugs are more prone to do this than others but it makes sense that anything sitting in the pouch too long could eventually cause erosions/ulcerations etc. To be sure, try to always drink PLENTY of Water to wash any medications on through to the lower stomach.

KarenB · May 25, 2005

Please consult your band Doc. re: any meds. Mine says an occasional Advil Liquigel (or children's liquid) is fine. He says it's not for everyday pain management. Actually, it's the only thing that touched my shoulder pain following banding. Again, check with your doctor! By the way, a chiropractor has done wonders for my headaches.

thechatrooper · May 25, 2005

I was prescribed Vicodin/Hydrocodone 7.5 a few months ago for migranes I was getting. Is it still safe to take? I didn't see it on either list...

What will those medications do to your band?

dylansmom · May 25, 2005

We have discussed this on here a few times before and I just don't want anyone getting freaked out over it.

I HAVE to take Naprocyn right now or I get extremely fatigued, and all of the tissues in my neck, shoulders, chest, and back get very inflamed. I also have problems with my heart racing, and also get dizzy and headachy. If I don't take it for now, my life is like a living hell. I literally become a zombie of pain and a shell of myself. (And no, I'm not exaggerating.)

The goal is to not take any NSAIDS if at all possible. But sometimes things happen and it cannot be avoided. When that happens, you need to consult with your surgeon and other doctors (in my case my heart doctor, and soon my Rheumatologist too) and see if an alternative is available. In my case there's just not another option for right now.

So again, the goal is to always play it safe and smart and try to avoid taking them, but if it's not avoidable, then well, it's just not.

I try to drink a lot of Water with my pills, and am using some Aloe Vera juice to help heal any ulcers that may have formed in my stomach as a result of being on this medication.

And please know that I'm not advising anyone to be reckless and take tons of NSAIDS, I'm just saying that sometimes we have to when there's no other option. And when that happens, don't flip out over it, just do your part to minimize the ramifications (if any) to your pouch.

I hope this helps everyone to understand the thinking/reasoning behind this theory. When worst comes to worst you gotta do what you gotta do.

La_madam · May 25, 2005

s xanax ok... i saw anaprox on the no list and i think that is the generic

I take Xananx and anaprox is not the generic for xanax ...Alprazolam is the generic name for it.

Vicodin is OK to take it has Acetaminophen in it which is basically the same thing in tylenol there are no NSAID's in Vicodin

NSAID"S can cause gastritis which can lead to have your band unfilled until you heal. They can also cause ulcers which will also cause gastritis.

Gastritis is not a single disease, but several different conditions that all have inflammation of the stomach lining. Gastritis can be caused by drinking too much alcohol, prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen,

kimalicious · May 25, 2005

So ok, is it bad I totally forgot that we were supposed to be taking Ibuprofen. I am almost 7 months out and forgot. I had some really bad neck and back pain from sleeping the wrong way and took it for 2 days. Oh well, I drank lots of Water so it didn't get stuck ...I just can't believe I totally forgot about it.