Question 1

which medications should i stop taking before my male breast reduction surgery? i am not on any prescribed medications, but i do take vitamin e, gingko biloba, and a drink a lot of herbal teas. should i stop using these herbal and vitamin supplements befo

Accepted Answer

Stop : Stop them all.
Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Question 2

hi doctor. my aunt is 72 y.o with hypertension and arthritis. she's not taking any medication. can i give her fish oil and vitamin e? thank you

Accepted Answer

Fish oil: Yes you can give her fishoil and vitamine. It may not help her condition butmayhave a placebo effect.

Question 3

which of the drugs/over the counter supplements have blood-thinning effects? l-arginine,pentoxifylline, coq10, vitamin-e? read e,pentox arg all do.

Accepted Answer

A large number: There are a lot of OTC medications and herbal supplements can 'thin the blood'. Medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, Naprosyn, (naproxen) fish oil, all can have this effect.  Herbal supplements such as borage, ginko, garlic, ginger can also have some effect.  If you are on a prescription. Blood thinner, then discuss the use of OTC and herbal medications with your physician before taking anything new.

Question 4

hi doc have start using clomid the 3rd day of my period am using the drug for 5 days when can i have sex with my husband ?? can i use prolife vitamin e or any vitamin drug with it or i should not just only the clomid?

Accepted Answer

: On clomid ovulation will take place 7 to 10 days after taking clomid.You can have sex everyday staring 11th to 21 day of your Cycle.There is no reason why you cant take Prolife Vitamin E with Clomid

Question 5

how much is safe of vitamin e oil applied to skin? have a bottle that says 15, 000 iu. when putting on skin, is it absorbed the same as ingesting v.e?

Accepted Answer

Vit e skin: Yes , this is safe and is absorbed well by the skin.

Question 6

how simple is it to overdose on vitamin e?

Accepted Answer

Simple if intent on: doing it. If you are having thoughts about killing yourself,  get seen at the nearest emergency room now. Have a friend or relative drive you or call 911 for emergency services for transport. You can call the National suicide hotlines 24/7 at 1-800-suicide (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-273 – talk (1-800-273-8255) for support.

Question 7

how difficult is it to overdose on vitamin e?

Accepted Answer

It's possible: if supplements are taken incorrectly over a long period of time or a large amount is taken at once. It is a fat soluble vitamin so it is stored in the body. It is virtually impossible to have  vitamin e toxicity through food consumption alone.

Question 8

can i take vitamin e while on asa80 and ramiprill?

Accepted Answer

Yes: However, there is no need to spend your money on vitamin e. 

There is no benefit to do so. Vitamin e is in many vegetables. Just a money making business.

Question 9

is there problem when i use 28, 000 iu vitamin e oil on my eyelids?

Accepted Answer

Porbably not: The oil may help improve the quality of the lid skin.  It has not been approved for direct entry into the eye so use it sparingly on the lids only.  A little spill over is inevitable and if it stings  or seems to redden the eye, then stay away from the lash line.

Question 10

can vitamin e liquid capsule be used on face to help with healing and if not what is the alternative? best regard.

Accepted Answer

Vitamin E oil: is available in a little bottle in the health food store or drug store.  You don't need to use the capsules.  Peace and good health.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Vitamin e phosphate medication

A member asked:

Which medications should i stop taking before my male breast reduction surgery? i am not on any prescribed medications, but i do take vitamin e, gingko biloba, and a drink a lot of herbal teas. should i stop using these herbal and vitamin supplements befo

A member asked:

Hi doctor. my aunt is 72 y.o with hypertension and arthritis. she's not taking any medication. can i give her fish oil and vitamin e? thank you

A member asked:

Which of the drugs/over the counter supplements have blood-thinning effects? l-arginine,pentoxifylline, coq10, vitamin-e? read e,pentox arg all do.

A member asked:

Hi doc have start using clomid the 3rd day of my period am using the drug for 5 days when can i have sex with my husband ?? can i use prolife vitamin e or any vitamin drug with it or i should not just only the clomid?

A member asked:

How much is safe of vitamin e oil applied to skin? have a bottle that says 15, 000 iu. when putting on skin, is it absorbed the same as ingesting v.e?

A member asked:

How simple is it to overdose on vitamin e?

A member asked:

How difficult is it to overdose on vitamin e?

A member asked:

Can i take vitamin e while on asa80 and ramiprill?

A member asked:

Is there problem when i use 28, 000 iu vitamin e oil on my eyelids?

A member asked:

Can vitamin e liquid capsule be used on face to help with healing and if not what is the alternative? best regard.

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?