It is still cold & flu season here in Utah, and many bariatric patients aren’t too familiar with what medications are bariatric-approved, and which ones to avoid. Here are some helpful tips to consider the next time you have a cough, cold or the flu:
– Whenever possible, select products that are made with little or no sugar (sucrose, fructose, lactose or sorbitol). The label should say “sugar-free” or “SF.”
– It’s best to select products that don’t contain alcohol, such as Nyquil. Use caution if you do select a product that contains alcohol.
– Avoid medications that contain NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin (Motrin, Aleve, Alka-Seltzer).
– Select a product that’s only going to treat the symptoms you are having. Combination products with extra ingredients may cost more and won’t provide additional benefits.
Knowing what medications bariatric patients CAN take is just as important as knowing which medications should be avoided. Save this picture to refer to should you ever need it the next time you get sick.
Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians
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1521 East 3900 South, Suite 100
SLC, UT 84124