Beth45 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I had gastric bypass surgery on January 8th and you have to have all your medications changed to liquid, chewable or crushed. I currently take Prozac 40mgs a day. They gave me liquid Prozac in the hospital and to take at home. Every since I have been home and taking the liquid Prozac, I am having a hard time with my sleep. I can fall asleep ok but then I am up a few hours later and I toss and turn the rest of the night. It could be other factors and I am trying to rule out one at a time. Has anyone else have similar issues? Thank you, Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyRedhead Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Beth45 said: I had gastric bypass surgery on January 8th and you have to have all your medications changed to liquid, chewable or crushed. I currently take Prozac 40mgs a day. They gave me liquid Prozac in the hospital and to take at home. Every since I have been home and taking the liquid Prozac, I am having a hard time with my sleep. I can fall asleep ok but then I am up a few hours later and I toss and turn the rest of the night. It could be other factors and I am trying to rule out one at a time. It has only been about a month since your surgery, so it make take a little more time for your body to adjust, IMO......Gastric bypass does affect the absorption of medications, though. My best advice would be to talk to your gastric surgeon, and get his advice on what to do.....Do you have a psychiatrist?....If so, your psychiatrist could possibly need to consult with your gastric doctor, and make some adjustments to your dosage since you've had this surgery. Your doctor may also be willing to give you something to help with sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth45 Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 3 hours ago, CrazyRedhead said: It has only been about a month since your surgery, so it make take a little more time for your body to adjust, IMO......Gastric bypass does affect the absorption of medications, though. My best advice would be to talk to your gastric surgeon, and get his advice on what to do.....Do you have a psychiatrist?....If so, your psychiatrist could possibly need to consult with your gastric doctor, and make some adjustments to your dosage since you've had this surgery. Your doctor may also be willing to give you something to help with sleep. This is true. I just feel like my life is crumbling before me and I can't stop it. I see my therapist tomorrow and my prescriber next week. I have 30mgs of remeron to take but it's not working. I also take 1mg of klonopin at bedtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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