Ms Contin And Gastric Bypass
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I am looking for information on ms contin use after gastric bypass. My previous dose is just not cutting it but my surgeon said I shouldn't have any problems. Anyone else had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass? Is there a suggested alternative and formula?

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Re: valerie (# 2)

I thought the same thing. After running diagnostics, I actually had more meds in my system than expected. I slowly metabolize the med. Your doctor can run a simple U/A to see how you are metabolizing it. It's a simple drug panel after certain hours without it.

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Most time released medication are known to pass through your system too fast to have their full effect, after gastric bypass, according to FDA reports. They also warn that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth.

In some cases, medications that are released through a skin patch have been found to work better, such as Duragesic, so you may want to ask your doctor about trying it, instead of oral medications.

Can anyone else post with details on their experience?

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i had stomach surgery few years back and have been on ms contin er for about a year...it feels like i am not absorbing my medicine and feel as thou i am always fighting off withdrawl symptoms...i have mentioned this to y doctor but feel i am not being beleived...i am frustrated...any suggestions would help

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