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By Teddy Rankin, 18 Jan, 2026 / Medications

Bariatric Surgery and Medication Absorption: How Weight Loss Surgery Changes Your Drug Doses

Bariatric surgery changes how your body absorbs medications. Levothyroxine, warfarin, and extended-release drugs often fail after gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. Learn what to do before and after surgery to stay safe.