STOP TAKING THESE SUPPLEMENTS
BEFORE SURGERY
2 WEEKS BEFORE SURGERY
Stop taking the following supplements
VALERIAN
Slows down the central nervous system as do anesthesia
& other medicines used during surgery
ST. JOHN'S WORT
Can interact with
Digoxin,
Warfarin, Cyclosporin,
antiviral drugs
& oral contraceptives
COENZYME Q-10
might interfere with blood pressure control
during and after surgery
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1 WEEK BEFORE SURGERY
Stop taking the following supplements
These supplements can effect blood clotting after surgery
- Fish Oil – containing DHEA or EPA
- Garlic
- Onion
- Vitamin E
- Iron
- Caffeine since it can effect your blood pressure
These supplements can interact with WARFARIN,
a blood thinning drug & possibly cause bleeding
- Feverfew
- Ginko Biloba
- Coenzyme Q10
- Ginger
- Ginseng
- Chamomile
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These supplements can interact with DIGOXIN, a heart drug
many patients receive during & after surgery
- Ginseng
- Hawthorn Berry
- Kyushin
- Licorice
- Plantain
- Uzara Root
THIS INTERACTION COULD BE FATAL!
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Ask your doctor
when you can resume taking your supplements
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MORE INFORMATION ON SUPPLEMENTS
Alternative Remedies That Heal Or Harm
Before You Take A Supplement
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