drug doses need to be adjusted after bariatric surgery

March 2005

Do drug doses need to be adjusted after bariatric surgery?

It depends on the type of procedure.

Stomach restriction like gastric banding procedures can make drugs difficult to digest. This is due to slower stomach emptying and smaller space. It may be a problem when multiple meds or extended-release meds are taken.

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