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Posted by HappyGirl on December 28, 2009, at 11:19:19
Hi:
I've been taking Lithium, Trazodone, Wellbutrin SR and Zyprexa 5 m. for the past five to six years now. On this combo., I have been stabilized to enjoy a life as normal as possible.However, due to this combo., I also have been sufferring from Acid-reflex that progresses as time goes by. I took Maalox(liquid form) for the past days and got a good relief not to get a terrible heart-burn, but I also noticed Anti-Acid, 'Maalox' also seems killing effectiveness of BP meds. I'm easily getting angry even a slight incident that I never experienced prior to taking Maalox. Then, I suspect Anti-Acid, Maalox making me a depressive side of my BP worse.
Is there any good Anti-Med. without killing an effectiveness of BP meds?Thanks for any imputs and ideas on this in advance.
Posted by Phillipa on December 28, 2009, at 12:11:08
In reply to Anti-Acid med. Killing Bp med-Combo?, posted by HappyGirl on December 28, 2009, at 11:19:19
I'm really glad your meds are working well for the bipolar. Gee the maalox personally haven't seen that mentioned. Have you googled med checker where you add all your current meds and it says if any interactions? Love Phillipa
Posted by tensor on December 28, 2009, at 14:15:53
In reply to Anti-Acid med. Killing Bp med-Combo?, posted by HappyGirl on December 28, 2009, at 11:19:19
> Hi:
> I've been taking Lithium, Trazodone, Wellbutrin SR and Zyprexa 5 m. for the past five to six years now. On this combo., I have been stabilized to enjoy a life as normal as possible.
>
> However, due to this combo., I also have been sufferring from Acid-reflex that progresses as time goes by. I took Maalox(liquid form) for the past days and got a good relief not to get a terrible heart-burn, but I also noticed Anti-Acid, 'Maalox' also seems killing effectiveness of BP meds. I'm easily getting angry even a slight incident that I never experienced prior to taking Maalox. Then, I suspect Anti-Acid, Maalox making me a depressive side of my BP worse.
>
> Is there any good Anti-Med. without killing an effectiveness of BP meds?
>
> Thanks for any imputs and ideas on this in advance.
>Hi,
a possible cause is that maalox prevents one or several of your meds to be absorbed correctly, and hence the amount that enters your bloodstream is reduced. There are 'better' antacids like Zantac (ranitidine) and Pepcid (famotidine) or a low dose of Nexium (esomeprazole). Ask your pdoc about it.
Good luck.
/tensor
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