Posted by SLS on December 27, 2008, at 7:57:04
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin SR and XL - Use After Bariatric Surgery » SLS, posted by Phillipa on December 26, 2008, at 20:04:36
> Scott found this. Love Phillipa
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> MEDICATIONS
> AFTER WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
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> GENERAL
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> All medications must crushed, chewed or in liquid form for 1 year after gastric bypass. Medications that are labeled SR (sustained release), XR (extended release) or the like cannot be crushed, so you will have to find an alternative. You should discuss this requirement with you pharmacist and the physician(s) who prescribes your medication(s) well in advance of your surgery date.
Thanks for looking into this for me.:-)
- Scott
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