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A member asked:
Do i need to stop my fish oil capsules before my knee surgery next week?
8 doctors weighed in across 6 answers
Fish oil caps: Quick answer to fish oil and surgery is to stop fish oil capsules 48 to 72 hours prior to scheduled surgery
Answered 12/14/2016
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Yes: Fish oil supplements have blood thinning affect and so its recommended to stop them before every surgery .
Answered 6/28/2017
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Yes: stop the fish oil capsules 72 hours before the major surgery
Answered 6/28/2017
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Not necessary : There's no need to stop your fish oil tablets prior to your surgery next week. There are no adverse effects identified
Answered 6/28/2017
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Hold off: They have some minor blood thinning properties and as they are only supplements no reason to take them prior to major surgery, hold off for 72 hours.
Answered 6/28/2017
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Good Idea: Probably is a good idea to do so You can check with your surgeon about it
Answered 6/28/2017
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