H. Pylori + Prevpac = SICK!!

I started my Prevpac Thursday, so I just took my AM dose for day 3 this morning and I am sick as a dog! So far, I have thrown up twice and even the thought of food makes me nauseous. I have to do this for 11.5 more days??? I don't knwo if I can make it!!

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Kathy, I just finished mine yesterday. It made me sick to my stomach too and I had a nasty bitter taste in my mouth. I brushed my teeth and used mouth wash three to four times a day. It took me three weeks to do the prevpac because after one week I became so sick I stopped then resumed the next week. I hope you feel better. Just hang in there.

I don't know what that stuff is but I think if it's something your Dr gave you should let him know how sick you are getting. No body should have to go through that.

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I'm on it also, not feeling ill but very gassey and somewhat constipated and painful bm.

I also was just recently treated for H. Pylori infection (no symptoms of ulcer, just infection by the germ that can cause ulcers in some people). I was on a different medication. Prevpac is two different antibiotics (amoxicillin and clarithromycin) and a medication to reduces acid production. The side effects you describe are common - esp headache and bad taste, nausea.

I would suggest that if you indeed can't keep it down, call your physician and see if there would be an alternative medication for you.

The side effects of the medication I was on (Pylera) weren't pleasant either - nausea, diarrhea - but certainly not as severe as what you are experiencing. Every body is different and you may have an intoleralance to one of the antibiotics.

Good luck with your treatment!!

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Start 12/08=339 / Band-day 294.4/Current 196.6
Band date: 4/9/2008
1st Fill: 5/9/08 3.5cc/9cc band.
2nd fill: 6/6/08 kinked port revision, back to 3.cc
3rd fill: 7/18/08 4cc
4th Fill: 8/26/08 5cc
5th Fill: 10/6/08 6cc
6th Fill: 11/17/08 6.5cc but 4/09 Unfill .5 cc (found almost 7cc in band) so around 6.2

I a on my thrird day too! And I am having the same symptoms,plus extreme fatigue! My dr. says it normal. I just hope it doesn't hold up my surgery. Does anyone know if having this can be a cause for postponing surgery! I am so worried that it will!

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I have taken antibiotics before that leave an aftertaste, so I kinda expected that could happen, but nothing like this! I am carrying a small bottle of Listerine with me and rinsing my mouth often. When I can't do that, I suck on a peppermint or cinnamon candy and it helps. Any normally bland food tastes funny (milk, eggs, etc.), but at least that makes me not want to eat it. LOL Only 8 more days to go!! Glad to see I am not the only one who has suffered through treatment. Just one more thing to make the surgery worth it in the end.

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I haven't heard of anyone's surgery being held up because of the infection. Since most of the testing is usually done a good bit before actual surgery (and in my case, even before insurance approval), there shouldn't be any reason it would hold you up because you should have been through with treatment for a while. Good luck to you getting through treatment and with surgery! Hang in there!

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I just found out I have H Pylori. I do not having any problems this was a suprise. SOOO not looking forward to starting the medicine.

If you don't mind me asking, what is this medication for? Is it taken pre-surgery???

The medication is for H. Pylori, which is a bacteria that can cause peptic ulcers. It is pretty common w/ estimates of 20% of people under 40 having the bacteria and 50% of people over 60 having it. Most people who have it do not develop ulcers.

It is given to people who test positive for H. Pylori as a precaution so we do not develop ulcers after we are banded. I also had to take the Prevpac and had side effects from it, but I just kept telling myself it was something I had to do in order to get banded, just like the pre-op diet that I was not looking forward to.

You can stick it out and it will be worth it!!

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Lisa in OK

Surgery date: 3/17/08

Hi and how are you doing? Have you had your surgery yet and if so did it go well? I am going to West Columbia for a seminar on April 7 to get the scoop on LAP-BAND® surgery. I have not selected a surgeon yet. What can you tell me about your surgeon and can you give me his phone number and office address? Please let me know how you are doing?

Kathy, I see that we are from the same city and are having the surgery done at the same place. Except Dr. Prickett is doing mine. I am having mine done on 4-24-08. And I can't wait. Just thought it was neat that we are from the same area and going to the same doctors.

Thanks for the info. It doesn't sound pleasant at all so I'm hoping I don't have to take it.

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Oh that is neat!! I don't have a surgery date yet. I just finished my pre-op stuff last week and am meeting Dr. Tribble for the first time next week. I chose him over Dr. Prickett because of prior experience (through my mom) with him. Did you know they are starting a support group here on the 4th Wednesday of the month at Tuomey? April will be the first meeting and I think that is the 28th, so you may not be up to it yet. Please feel free to send a private message if you would like to chat.

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