I was informed Ptistiq only comes in extended release. It is absorbed in the small intestines. I have an ileostomy; do you
think it will work for me? Please advise.
Morrison
Oct 14, 2025 11:44 am
SusanT
Oct 14, 2025 1:24 pm
Sustained release but absorbed in the small intestine?
I'd confirm with a pharmacist that absorption is small intestine only. I associate sustained release with medications at least partially absorbed by the large intestine, which you do not have.
While talking to a pharmacist, I'd check their recommendations for ileostomy use. They might not know right off, but they should be able to research for an answer.
Also, do you still have your entire small intestine, or did you lose a significant portion? That would affect your ability to absorb it as well.
You might consider Effexor, which I think comes as an immediate release and may be similar. Talk to your doctor about the medication choice.
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Posted by: w30bob
Hi gang,
I was thinking what a great resource this site has been for me since I found it. It would have been really helpful, but maybe a bit scary, to have found it before my ostomy, but that's water under the bridge. But I got thinking about it, and now I'm questioning why doctors and hospitals don't provide this site's contact info to any patient even considering an ostomy today. And how can we change that so potential ostomates can learn about the road ahead for them by getting on here and asking questions before the docs go chop-chop. How exactly do you get all hospitals to provide their patients specific information, like this website?
I just happened to find this site something like 4 years after my ostomy when I Googled "ostomy forum" or something like that. But I never found it during previous searches.....so I found this site pretty much by pure luck. We need to find a way to make this site available to new or soon-to-be ostomates......as that's when we really need to commiserate with fellow ostomates. Anybody have any thoughts on how we do this?
Thanks,
Bob
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