marroyo 30 Posted March 13, 2016 Hi everyone I was sleeved in December 2015 and am feeling sick with a cold. Are we able to take any kind of cold medication? Do we need to take smaller doses? Any advice Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaisyAmy 561 Posted March 13, 2016 You can take anything per my WLC. You don't need a smaller dose. She even said I could take ibuprofen if I needed to, but I stuck with Tylenol based meds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marroyo 30 Posted March 14, 2016 Thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daisee68 2,493 Posted March 14, 2016 Most bariatric Dr's say to avoid ant NSAIDS which would include ibuprofen (Advil / Motrin) and aspirin (also found in Alka Seltzer). Any cold meds without that should be OK including those with Tylenol. Sent from my SM-T560NU using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daisee68 2,493 Posted March 14, 2016 Oh and depending on the type of surgery, you may need to avoid Extended Release meds Sent from my SM-T560NU using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
