What are the concerns I should have with the taking of herbal compounds and vitamins with inpending surgery and anesthesia?
– TOP Herbal supplements and vitamins are biologically active and can interact with medications and have an effect on surgery. These effects include increased bleeding, blood perssure changes, prolong sedation after anesthesia, fluid and electrolyte changes and alterations in blood sugar. The Americian Society of Anesthesiologists recommends that patients stop taking herbal medications and vitamin supplements at least two to three weeks prior to surgery. Always tell your anesthesiologist that you are taking herbal and vitamin supplements.
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