thebynum79 10 Posted April 19, 2016 Hello all. I have been wondering how the surgery and weight loss will change my medicine intake. Primary concern is that I'm an epileptic and take several meds. I just was wondering if anyone has dealt with this at all. Thanks. William/KOOLAID Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 6388 83 Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) I'm sure your meds will need to be adjusted because of weight loss. I have already had mine adjusted and in 6 months I have my blood work done again and may come off 2 meds,???????? next month I see my other dr for another decrease. Life is good. Good luck. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App Edited April 19, 2016 by Blondie 6388 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barry W 336 Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) I was on ground pills for 5 weeks, but have gone back to swallowing regular pills. I have been able to drop one of my blood pressure medications - yes! I think you will still need your epilepsy medications, as so far as I know, there is no association with BMI. However, dose of many medications is affected by BMI, so it's possible your dose will be reduced after you have achieved significant weight loss. Edited April 19, 2016 by Barry W Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4MRB4PHOTO 3,900 Posted April 19, 2016 Hello all. I have been wondering how the surgery and weight loss will change my medicine intake. Primary concern is that I'm an epileptic and take several meds. I just was wondering if anyone has dealt with this at all. Thanks. William/KOOLAID Weight loss definitely affected my meds. I was no longer type-2 diabetic, so I no longer needed Metformin, my blood pressure medicine and cholesterol medicines were significantly reduced, I no longer needed meds for Low-T. Work with your PCP and specialist (neurologist for the epilepsy?). You may need an adjustment to your meds as you lose weight. Hopefully some of them you will no longer need to take. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JenniferPenelope 23 Posted May 23, 2016 Please let me know if you've ended up on a smaller dose of your anticonvulsants. I'm epileptic as well and one of my reasons for having the surgery is to be on a smaller dose of my meds and have better seizure control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites