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Hazards of Over-the-Counter Medications
By admin | December 21, 2009
Alexa Joel, Daughter of Billy Joel, And the Hazards of Over-the-Counter Medications
We are pleased to hear that Alexa Joel recovered from the overdose of over-the-counter mediations that she took. These episodes should act as a wakeup call to patients who are considering cosmetic surgery. The point is that one must understand that even over-the-counter medications have the potential to cause major problems. That is why, before having any cosmetic procedure or any other surgical procedure, it is very important that the surgeon and the anesthesiologist both know all the medications one is taking. That includes homeopathic and non-prescription medications, as well as prescription medicines, of course. We even need to know about vitamins and supplements because, believe it or not, all these things can have an effect on the safety of anesthesia and even on blood clotting. I discuss all of this in great detail in my book, Secrets of a Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgeon.
We always ask about “the 5Gs.” The 5Gs are medications that can possibly interfere with normal blood clotting: Ginkgo (biloba) , garlic, ginseng, ginger and goldenseal. Remember, we’re on your side. We want you to have a safe, successful operation. We’ll do everything on our end to have a successful outcome for you. We only ask that you give us all the medical information that we ask for so that nothing is overlooked. So that going into the operation, all the “ducks” are lined up for a satisfactory and safe operation with a great outcome.
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