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I am having an attack of the allergies and sinuses. Has anyone taken Benadryl with the band? My pills are capsules but very small. Think I can one since it's small? I am 2 weeks post op and only have 4cc's.

Also, can I take Benadryl with the liquid Hydrocodone since they both make me sleepy?

Thanks!

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I am having an attack of the allergies and sinuses. Has anyone taken Benadryl with the band? My pills are capsules but very small. Think I can one since it's small? I am 2 weeks post op and only have 4cc's.

Also, can I take Benadryl with the liquid Hydrocodone since they both make me sleepy?

Thanks!

I would call your doctor being 2 weeks post op .

Each doc is so different that it would be best.

You can always get the liquid benedryl also if he says its ok to take.

HTH

Mindy

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I am pretty sure Benadryl is a Bandster safe medicine, as long as it's not on your Docs list of no-no's. I wouldn't think the size would be a problem -- I take about 6 pills a day, most of them are about 2x the size of a Benadryl. When in doubt, call the Dr.

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I am pretty sure Benadryl is a Bandster safe medicine, as long as it's not on your Docs list of no-no's. I wouldn't think the size would be a problem -- I take about 6 pills a day, most of them are about 2x the size of a Benadryl. When in doubt, call the Dr.

I agree that it MIGHT not be an issue but she is 2 weeks post op , and i always try to take liquids when ever possibly just to be safe.

But like you said when in doubt ALWAYS call your doc.

Mindy

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I wouldn't mix the meds. Both depress the respiratory system. Don't pull a Heath Ledger.

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I would say a SMALL amount of both. It depends on your metabolism, but if at all possible, I would try to steer away from combining the two...only because of the possible respiratory issues...

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My doctor says that the new research shows that it is fine to take pills as they are and he doesn't even prescribe liquid meds anymore.

I am less than a week out from being banded and I have been able to take all my pills (about 6 per day - various sizes) with no problem from the same day of surgery. I do cut the Vicodin in half, but I think it would probably go down OK too.

Of course you should do what your doctor says and whatever is comfortable for you.

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I was able to take anything at 2 weeks post op. I take small pills for thyroid and allergies. I also take Omega 3 capuls and those suckers are big. I just had my first fill today so I'm not sure if I can still take those...but my small pills went down fine. Good luck to you.

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