Is 'Sustained Release' meds like Oxycontin affected by Carbonated Drinks ?

[Altered Perception]

I would like to know if 'ER (Extended Release) or SR (Sustained Release)' drugs are affected by Stomach acid or Carbonated Drinks? I would assume antacids, fizzy drinks or stomach acids would affect the rate at which the medication dissolves? But I can't find much info on it.

i was hoping I would get an answer here before I had my can of coke fix. so bumpers...

 

[Pill2Chill]

It might *slightly* affect absorption rate, but that's not nearly significant enough to worry about it. Just drink when you want to lol.

May I ask, which XR med are you using?

 

[Opiator]

I have used ER OPs very frequently and have never noticed any change in the effects from soda or carbonated drinks, so...

 

[Morphling]

Yes, the acidity of your stomach affects the absorption rate of ER/SR medications. While taking an antacid may help absorption for IR meds, I think it would be the opposite for ER meds. In theory, the carbonation in a soda may help the breakdown of a pill, but it also dilutes your stomach acid, so...

 

[Opiator]

I think it's rather inconclusive, and even if it does affect absorption, I doubt it's by much.

50th post, I'm now a blueligjhter. Woo.

 

[Altered Perception]

It might *slightly* affect absorption rate, but that's not nearly significant enough to worry about it. Just drink when you want to lol.

May I ask, which XR med are you using?

I'm using Tramal SR 200mg. Thanks for your response. I was wondering if you know why it's only affected "slightly"? Because I thought the corrosive nature of stomach acid or carbonated drinks would dissolve the Sustained Release tablet a lot faster than if you had drank say milk or antacid.

Thank you guys for your help.

And grats on your 50th post Opiator

 

[laCster]

i thnk you are over-thinking the situation! there wont be much of a difference either way

 

[BeachBum4u]

I've written this on BL before but when I take my Opana ER in the morning, I'll cut half a pill into 3 or 4 pieces, place under tongue for awhile and swallow with a cold Diet Coke. I'm convinced it makes the pain med take effect quicker. Those things (Opana ER, yes the newer sucky ones) are notoriously slow at getting going and I really need it to work once I wake up in the morning. Very ouchy!!

 

[Venrak]

I swear to god I answered this. I've been having deja-vu with threads aaallll day.

I'm going to say what I said the first time I experienced this; the difference, if any, is negligible. Your stomach acid is roughly the acidity of most soft drinks, so though drinking one that is of a lower ph than your stomach contents would lower overall ph, I don't think it is really going to make that much of a difference.