Re: Vitamins and anti-depressants

[Guest guest]

Sharon,

I am not sure I ever made a direct correlation between the

absorption of vitamins and minerals taken with any medication. However,

I know that if you take certain medications (like an antibiotic) other

medications don't work as well (like oral contraceptions). What you have

discovered does make sense. However, with regular lab work, it should

not matter whether one is taking an antidepressant or not because the

vitamins and minerals can always be adjusted. If I have to choose

between my sanity (taking antidepressants) and potentially taking more

supplements OR just taking supplements and going completely insane and

becoming suicidal, I will choose the antidepressant every time.

Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

SRVG 7/16/01

Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce

On Sat, 20 Sep 2003 08:36:00 -0400 (EDT) sabaroni@... writes:

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> I have noticed that a great number of this group are taking

> anti-depressants.

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> I have been reading a lot about vitamins and minerals for the

> gastric

> bypass patient. The materials were presented at the ASBS Conference

> this

> year and last year. I am sure they were written for the

> professionals

> (physicians, nutritionists, nurses, bariatric program directors,

> etc.)

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> I was very surprised at the number of references that indicated

> that

> some vitamins and minerals are not absorbed by a patient taking

> antidepressants.

>

> There was some reference to indicate that oral contraceptives can

> also

> effect absorption.

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> This was a surprise to me. I discussed this with my son and his

> wife,

> (they are both doctors). They were aware of this information. So if

> other doctors are aware, then why are we not warned about this by

> those

> treating the gastric bypass patients?

> Or, have you been told before you were prescribed the

> anti-depressants?

>

> I have never taken an antidepressant. I took oral contraceptives

> for

> several years ago. I had Lap-RNY surgery almost 3 years ago. I have

> lost

> 215 lbs which is 100% of my excess weight. I will soon have

> bloodwork

> done. I work as a Bariatric Patient Adviser and Support Group Leader

> for

> a local hospital. I am trying to read material, attend seminars and

> conferences to keep informed for the patients.

>

> I am very concerned for you people who are trying to stay

> well-nourished

> and taking these other drugs.

>

> Sheila

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