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 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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

is it fine to take 1000 iu of vitamin e on a daily basis? is it harmful??

Accepted Answer

No: Studies show that it is safer to take 400iu of vitamin E everyday.  Vitamin E has more antioxidant activity when it is taken with 500mg of vitamin C everyday.

Question 10

is it safe to consume vitamin e 400 mg capsules on a regular basis for long term use.?

Accepted Answer

Yes if natural/mixed: It is safe to take natural vitamin e complex with mixed tocopherols in doses of 1000 iu/day or less ; there are many potential benefits. The only harmful effects have been found when taking either extremely high doses ;/or taking synthetic vitamin e (labelled dl-alpha tocpherol vs. Natural d-alpha form). It's wise to take one with mixed tocopherols (beta, delta ; gamma). See http://bit.Ly/1a4eoyy.

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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 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:

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:

Is it fine to take 1000 iu of vitamin e on a daily basis? is it harmful??

A member asked:

Is it safe to consume vitamin e 400 mg capsules on a regular basis for long term use.?

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