ADHD drugs recommendations post GBP sx?

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Hi Chantal,

Slow release medication such as Focalin or Concerta my not work as the absorption may be disrupted. Your patient may need to take short acting meds such as Ritalin, multiple times per day. I would contact a pharmacist or go on the web site of the drug manufacturer. Hope this is helpful.

a Serafino-Cross, MS, RD

Bariatric Dietitian

Baystate Health

Springfield, MALife should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com.

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Dear Colleagues,I have been asked if there were any preferred ADHD drugs after GBP sx, as some are slow release or processed in the stomach via an osmotic pump. I know it is more a medical vs. nutritional questions. However, I wanted to know if anyone of you had clinical experience with post GBP pts on ADHD drugs, knowing very well that RDs often do more then nutrition care with this clientele.

My surgeon says any drugs will do.I plan on doing my own little research anyway.Any input is most welcome.I hope everyone is well after a long TG weekend.Thank you in advance.

-- Chantal Gariepy, RD, CDESkillful Eating1500 Chapala St.Santa Barbara, CA 93101805-403-7533skillfuleating@...

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Another option is the Daytrana patch which works well for some. It is a time-released med too.

Sally Hara, MS, RD, CDE, CSSD Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator Board Certified Specialist in Sports DieteticsProActive Nutrition, LLC Kirkland, WA (425) 814-8443

From: Humnut413@...Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 20:45:27 -0500Subject: Re: ADHD drugs recommendations post GBP sx?

Hi Chantal,

Slow release medication such as Focalin or Concerta my not work as the absorption may be disrupted. Your patient may need to take short acting meds such as Ritalin, multiple times per day. I would contact a pharmacist or go on the web site of the drug manufacturer. Hope this is helpful.

a Serafino-Cross, MS, RD

Bariatric Dietitian

Baystate Health

Springfield, MA

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