Re: Re: Aspirin/other meds

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Also, a few other docs have told me its OK to

> take NSAIDS as long as you take something like Tagamet or Zantac with

> it,

I was taking Zantac 150mg twice a day when I developed three ulcers (one

bleeding.)

at the first sign

> of pain or heartburn, get yourself scoped.

Unfortunately ulcers in the Jejunum don't give you any of these warning

signs.......you just start to bleed! Found this out the HARD way!! Doc's

said there are no nerve endings in that area, hence no pain! HTH, P.

Re: Aspirin/other meds

> Well, if Ecotrin is supposed to dissolve in the intestine, maybe you

> should try to find out if it would still dissolve in a shortened

> intestine...IOW, is it the time frame when it dissolves or something

> in the intestines that aids dissolution?

>

> I also believe that not everyone will develop an ulcer from Nsaids,

> but it is a big risk, and if you're left with no choice but to take

> them, with or without Tagamet, Zantac or whatever, But, I agree, a choice

> between a possible ulcer or a heart attack waiting to happen? No

> contest!

>

> Hopefully, if you can call the manufacturer, you might get a semi-

> honest answer.

>

> in NJ

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> > Hi,

> > I recently was started on Niaspan a triglyceride lowering drug due

> to hypertriglyceridemia, a half hour before I take the med I am to

> take an Aspirin, ( Baby aspirin or reguar, my " choice " ) the doctor

> says I am a heart attack waiting to happen and NEED both these drugs,

> my question is what about coated aspirin such as Ecotrin? can " we "

> take that safely? It is suppose to dissolve in the intestine instead

> of the gastric pouch. I am not saying its OK just saying what I have

heard and of

> course these docs are Ortho docs so they may not be familiar with "

> our " situations. I am really scared to take most drugs but some of

> us have to for medical reasons. Hope all had a festive Independance

> day.

> >

> > Ann

>

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In a message dated 7/8/2003 1:06:32 AM Eastern Standard Time,

nanpug@... writes:

> I was taking Zantac 150mg twice a day when I developed three ulcers (one

> bleeding.)

>

what Nsaids and how many were you taking and what were you taking prior to

surgery and for how long. Thanks

Fay Bayuk

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what Nsaids and how many were you taking and what were you taking prior to

> surgery and for how long. Thanks

> Fay Bayuk

Wasn't taking any before surgery. Starting a year and a half post op I was

taking Vioxx 25mg once a day 7 days a month. Occasionally Excedrin once a

day (probably once or twice a week.) Never both at the same time. P.