Bi Polar Medications???? - ThinnerTimes

Jennifer A · 09-28-2006, 06:24 PM

Hi all

I'm hoping that some of you in the post-op group can give me some advice. I am Bi-Polar and am concerned about WLS screwing with my medication "cocktail". Has anyone had experience with mal-absorption of medications? I have talked to Pharmacist and was told that some of my meds come in chewable or liquid forms. I am currently taking Lexepro, Lamictal and Cymbalta.

Any suggestions and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Jennifer A

Jennifer Miller · 09-28-2006, 06:50 PM

Hi I am Jenni also.
The most important information I can give you is "Don't stop taking them after you have lost some weight and feel great.
If you search my posting you will read my latest bout with the manic and down side of living as bi-polar person.
It is my six day since my crash... thanks to a heads up doctor and my old meds I can write this email.
On Monday I was totally disable.. today I am alive so please work with your shrink and wls doctor to maintain you meds..
To anyone out there living with "Bi-polar" Please take your meds..

Jenni.... See I still can't type .. Your..edited this three times.. hell I give up.

newlife4me · 09-29-2006, 08:23 AM

Lamictal comes in a chewable, the others do not.
Just keep taking your pills and adjust as needed, with your DR.s help of course.
Lori
Good Luck

Americanwoman397 · 09-29-2006, 11:15 AM

I am on Cymbalta as well and have been for a while. My Dr. had to change mine at about 8 months because I felt like my old meds were to much and all I had no emotions at all. I am now over 2 years out and take 30mg a day with no problem.

ValenP · 09-29-2006, 11:49 AM

I took 150 mg Effexor before and after the surgery and didn't have any malsorption problems. Now my psychiatrist decided to cut me off the drug and I'm feeling pretty good.