Corgi 0 Posted February 22, 2005 Hi everyone, Do any types of medications erode or adversely destroy the lapband. As we all get older we may need some types of medications for illnesses, or types of heart problems, or even chemo for cancer treatment. Renee Age 48 Scheduled 3/18 for lapband procedure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blossom 2 Posted February 22, 2005 I know that we are not supposed to take NSAIDS. There is a post on here somewhere with lots of info on it. Do a search on NSAIDS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iluvharleys 15 Posted February 22, 2005 I found this list on one of the other boards when I was doing all my research. DRUGS THAT CAN DAMAGE THE POUCH: Advil Aleve Amigesic Anacin Anaprox Ansald Anthra-G Arthropan Ascriptin Aspirin Asproject Azolid Bextra Bufferin Butazolidin Celebrex Clinorial Darvon compounds Disalcid Dolobid Erythromycin Equagesic Feldene Fiorinal Ibuprofen Indocin Ketoprofen Lodine Meclomen Midol Motrin Nalfon Naprosyn Nayer Orudis Oruval Pamprin-IB Percodan Ponstel Rexolate Tandearil Tetracycline Tolecin Uracel Vioxx Voltaren ALL "NSAIDS" (*see below for the Cox 2 Inhibitors) DRUGS THAT ARE CONSIDERED SAFE: Benadryl Tylenol Dimetapp Robitussin Safetussin Sudafed Triaminics (All) Tylenol (cold products) Tylenol Ex Strength Gas-X Phazyme Imodium Ad Colace Dulcolax-Suppositories Fleet Enema Glycerin-Suppositories Milk of Magnesia Peri-Colace Bextra is the newest, next generation of NSAIDS. It is simply an anti-inflammatory with no compound to aid in the protection of our GI systems. I want to help everyone understand the reason NSAIDS are dangerous for us. Contrary to popular belief, it is not just that they are "pouch burners" as the industry wants us to believe. It goes much deeper than that. According to an article published in the June 1999 New England Journal of Medicine, NSAIDS, once absorbed into the blood stream cause a chain of chemical reactions that affect the prostaglandins and this in turn reduces the production of mucus in the GI system. The mucus is what lines our GI system and protects our pouch and intestines from damage. If the mucus production is reduced, this would allow ANYTHING, including eating something with too sharp of an edge or foods that are extremely spicy, to inadvertently begin a marginal ulcer. The best answer is to avoid NSAIDS at all cost. Taking an H2 receptor drug such as Prilosec, Prevacid or Nexium is only a band-aid and no guarantee that it will protect you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
La_madam 20 Posted February 22, 2005 I have heard conflicting theories on the NSAID's and the band so I play it safe and just take tylenol for minor aches and pains. I have yet to have to take any antibiotic since banding yet ..but as you get tighter withyour fills you will find that many pills will not go through as easily and get stuck . I used to be able to take tylenol caplets but since my last fill I can only take liquid tylenol...I keep a bottle of it in my purse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iluvharleys 15 Posted February 22, 2005 Kelly - I would still wash it down with lots of Water when taking it just in case. I would just make sure it doesn't sit in the pouch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJChick 3 Posted March 2, 2006 Just bumping this up..... had a heck of a time trying to find this list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
