Medications that are okay

[BandVirgin 0]

I keep reading on here that ibuprofen is not allowed with the band. Am I reading this right? And if it is not okay, then what am I supposed to be taking for pain such as a headache that won't go away on it's own.

If this is true .... I am shocked. :party: I have been taking ibuprofen and Aleve for 7 months now ???:thumbup:

[annieM 2]

Tylenol is OK. Just avoid the NSAIDS that may cause band erosion. Ask your doc about other meds if you need something stronger. I find that as I've lost weight, I have less pain to medicate!

[BandVirgin 0]

Thanks annieM. Sorry for my ignorance, but what is NSAIDS? I missed the boat with that one. LOL. :biggrin:

[neveragain 9]

Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug

You can take ibuprofen and aleve just fine, but just don't take it all the time.

[VegasGrace 1]

NSAIDS...you are more prone for erosion....but docs will still give them when needed.

Long term use isn't good.