Medicine Question~ Are antibiotics okay to take with the band

[Firecallie 2]

because i am very sick and my doc. perscribed amoxi/clav but i don't think he had any knowlege about the lapband.

[Iluvharleys 15]

I had to take some last week, I just made sure to flush my pouch with a lot of Water afterwards. You should be fine for a short period of time. Hope you start feeling better!

[gentlespirit 1]

So do you just have to crush them up?

Emily

[Iluvharleys 15]

I didn't have to crush mine, but if you are real tight you might have to. I don't have any problem taking pills. Some medications shouldn't be crushed though so you might need to talk to the doctor before doing that.

[sleepyjean 0]

When in doubt, call your surgeon's office.

[Firecallie 2]

thanks guys

[Firecallie 2]

Anymore input?

[maudeispam 2]

I'm on a antibiotic for ear infection and the doctor had it ordered in a liquid form. Sure beats trying to get those huge pills down.

[paula 4]

Yes, it IS ok to take most oral antibiotics with the band. But I would recommed you using caution when taking certain ones.

amoxi/clav

Im thinking this is the generic for Augmentin.

Augmentin is an antibiotic that is rough on the stomach. Sometimes nausea, vomiting & diarrhea can occur as a side effect.

Make sure you take this med WITH food (not just liquids) - and you may want to increase your yogurt intake as well. The yogurt will help "coat" your banded tummy... and help protect it.

Oh, and -while taking this med- try to avoid stomach irritants.

:sick hope youre feeling better soon!

[marebear 0]

The doctor put me on anitbiotics yesterday. The doctor wrote the prescription for capsules. When I got to the drugstore, I asked the pharmacist to change the capsules to liquid. This way, there is one less problem to worry about while I am sick.

I hope you feel better soon.

Mary

[Firecallie 2]

Paula, you know your stuff. Thank you. Mary and Maude thanks for the idea, i think i'll call it in and see if i can get it switched to a liquid.