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December 4th, 2009
I'm 49 and take vitamans, I use the Mega Men 50 Plus Vitapak from GNC and I feel GREAT! My question is why does it say on the box that if you are going in for surgey to stop taking them two weeks prior? Why would you stop taking something that is good for you?


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replied December 10th, 2009
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Hi,

Welcome to the ehealthforum and I am really glad to help you out.


Your concern is regarding the stopping of multivitamins before surgery. I fully agree with this that all herbal drugs and multivitamins have to be stopped prior to any surgery. This is because these can have potentially dangerous drug-nutrient interactions for surgical patients and those on prescription blood thinners, anticoagulants and antiplatelet therapies. For example, vitamin E may interact with aspirin for an additive blood thinning (antithrombotic ) effect. Similarly, vitamin K might have interactions with warfarin and hence, have interactions with blood clotting.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are advised to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care.




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