Vitamin E Is Contraindicated

When vitamin E is used with the following five drugs at the same time, it must be carried out under the guidance of a doctor. Do not take it by yourself.

Aspirin: Both vitamin E and aspirin can reduce blood viscosity, so when vitamin E and aspirin are taken at the same time, the doctor should adjust the patient's dosage according to the specific situation.

Vitamin K: Vitamin E has an antagonistic effect on vitamin K, and can inhibit platelet aggregation and reduce blood coagulation. Therefore, please do not take vitamin E at the same time before surgery or when taking anticoagulant drugs.

Digitalis: Vitamin E can enhance the heart strengthening effect of digitalis. Patients who use such drugs should use vitamin E with caution to avoid digitalis poisoning.

Neomycin: Drugs that affect absorption, such as neomycin, will affect the body's absorption of vitamin E, so taking them at the same time may reduce the effects of both drugs.

Estrogen: Long-term high-dose (more than 400mg per day) taking vitamin E, especially in combination with estrogen, can induce thrombophlebitis, so be vigilant.

In addition, if vitamin E is taken with warfarin (a blood coagulant) at the same time, it will increase the possibility of abnormal bleeding. A cholesterol-lowering drug called a bile acid chelator (such as colestipol and cholestyramine) reduces the absorption of vitamin E. Vitamin E interacts with cyclosporine (a drug to treat cancer), reducing the effectiveness of both.

Compatibility taboo

Tocopherol is compatible with peroxides and metal ions, especially iron, copper and silver ions. Tocopherol can be absorbed by plastic.