Posted by gldngodess on August 3, 2001, at 0:36:51
In reply to Re: wow thanks for the info can we die? » gldngodess, posted by Sunnely on August 2, 2001, at 20:55:14
> > Can we die from this? Please tell me? Like if I have surgery?
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> Nope. You have to have a serious condition to put yourself at real risk for serious complications, even death. For example, certain conditions such as septic abortion, massive infection, a condition called thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, may lead to a potentially deadly complication called disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), whether taking an SSRI or not. The person experiences massive and uncontrolled bleeding, leading to shock and usually ends in death.
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> I believe either the American Society of Anesthesiologists or Surgeons recommends that you stop taking herbs at least 2 weeks prior to surgery.thank you so very much!
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