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Prostadine Before Surgery or a Procedure: Tell the Team
Tell the surgical team about Prostadine well before any procedure. Saw palmetto has a case report of bleeding during surgery, tamsulosin matters for cataract surgery, and iodine can affect thyroid tests. The team will say whether to pause the drops and for how long.
Written by the Prostadine label deskUpdated · 4 min read
The basics01
Why do surgeons ask about supplements?
Because some supplements change bleeding, blood pressure, heart rhythm or how anaesthetics and other drugs behave.
Surgeons and anaesthetists cannot see what you take, and many patients do not think of herbs and drops as medicine. A missing detail can lead to a surprise on the day, so the question is routine and the answer should be complete.
The NCCIH advice is simple: tell all your health care providers about every supplement you use (NCCIH, Using Supplements Wisely).
The evidence02
What is the saw palmetto point?
Memorial Sloan Kettering lists case reports of bleeding with saw palmetto, including bleeding during surgery, and notes it may add to bruising and bleeding risk with blood thinners (MSK, Saw Palmetto). Case reports cannot prove cause, but surgeons pay attention to the signal.
Common practice for many herbal products is to pause them for a period before a planned procedure. The right length depends on the product, the surgery and you, and only the surgical team can set it.
The numbers03
Procedures and the points to raise
| Procedure | Why the team wants to know |
|---|---|
| Cataract surgery | Tamsulosin use matters; tell them even if stopped (MedlinePlus, Tamsulosin) |
| Prostate procedures | Bleeding risk from saw palmetto; any blood thinner |
| Any operation under anaesthesia | Herbal products and bleeding; heart rhythm |
| Thyroid or neck surgery | Iodine intake changes thyroid function and scans |
| Dental extraction | Bleeding with blood thinners and herbs |
The catch04
Why does iodine matter for scans and tests?
Iodine intake can alter thyroid function tests, and in some cases it affects thyroid scans and radioactive iodine treatment, which rely on how the gland takes up iodine. A clinician planning either will want to know about seaweed and iodine supplements for some weeks before.
Iodine-containing contrast dye for imaging is another reason to tell the team about a thyroid history and any iodine product, since people with thyroid disease may need a plan. This is a topic for the doctor, and the simple step is disclosure.
Safety05
How far ahead should you tell them?
At the first appointment, not the night before. A list of supplements can change the plan for a pause, a test or a dose of another drug, and each takes days to arrange.
At booking
Mention that you take a liquid supplement with seaweed, saw palmetto and pomegranate.
At the pre-op visit
Bring the ingredient list and the bottle.
On the day
Tell the nurse and anaesthetist again, even if you were told to pause it.
What to do06
Should you stop the drops yourself?
Ask first. If the team says to stop, stop on the date given. If they say nothing, ask directly. Never stop a prescribed medicine, such as a blood thinner or tamsulosin, on your own for a procedure, since that decision belongs to the prescriber and the surgeon together.
Keep a single written list of medicines and supplements, with doses, and take it to every appointment.
On the label07
What about after the procedure?
Ask when you can restart. Healing, new medicines and altered kidney function can all change the answer. Restart only once the team agrees, and note the date in your log. Our doctor visit guide lists questions worth asking at the follow-up.
FAQ08
Prostadine questions people ask
Should I stop Prostadine before surgery?
Ask the surgical team. Saw palmetto has a bleeding case report, and teams often pause herbal products. Do not stop prescribed medicines without their instruction.
Does tamsulosin affect cataract surgery?
Yes. MedlinePlus advises telling your doctor before cataract surgery that you take or took tamsulosin. Tell the eye surgeon even if you stopped it long ago.
Can iodine affect a thyroid scan?
It can alter how the gland takes up iodine, which matters for scans and radioactive iodine treatment. Tell the clinician about seaweed and iodine supplements well ahead.
How many weeks before surgery should I tell the team?
As soon as the procedure is booked. Pauses and test plans can take days or weeks to set up, so the earlier you mention supplements, the better.
Who wrote this09
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