Question 1

what is the definition or description of: vitamin e overdose?

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Vitamin E overdose: An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug / substance is used.  Vitamin E toxicity symtpoms include:  "Nausea, Gastric distress, Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Headache, Fatigue
Easy bruising and bleeding - Prolonged PT &amp; activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), Inhibition of platelet aggregation, Diplopia, Muscle weakness, Creatinuria"  REF:   &gt;&gt;&gt;

Question 2

what is the treatment for vitamin e overdose?

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Treat symptoms: If you take too much of this fat soluble vitamin, over a long period of time, it can accumulate in the body, and may cause problems such as pain in the abdomen, gas, nausea, increased risk of bleeding, headaches and weakness.  There's no good reason to overdose, usually only kids do it by pilfering bottles.   But if you think you've taken too much, get medical help immediately.

Question 3

can vitamin e overdose increases anticoagulant activity of warfarin?

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YEs it can: Vitamin e has been shown to have anticoagulation effects. If you are taking warfarin and vitamin e, you should make sure your physician is aware. Remember- just because its a vitamin doesn't mean it has no downside.

Question 4

can alcohol cause a decrease in vitamin e?

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Unsure: There are few studies in humans on this that I have been able to locate.  Some of the damage that alcohol does to the body involves increases in oxidizing substances, where anti-oxidants can help prevent damage, and vitamin E is an anti-oxidant.  Some people feel that extra vitamin E may be helpful in those with alcoholism, but there is no real proof of this.  15-30 mg of vit e would be reasonable.

Question 5

can vitamin e capsules cause constipation?

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No, not usually: Vitamin e is is a fat-soluble vitamin and does not usually cause constipation.  Minerals like iron sulfate which many people take, can cause constipation though.

Question 6

how simple is it to overdose on vitamin e?

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Simple if intent on: doing it. If you are having thoughts about killing yourself,  get seen at the nearest emergency room now. Have a friend or relative drive you or call 911 for emergency services for transport. You can call the National suicide hotlines 24/7 at 1-800-suicide (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-273 – talk (1-800-273-8255) for support.

Question 7

how difficult is it to overdose on vitamin e?

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It's possible: if supplements are taken incorrectly over a long period of time or a large amount is taken at once. It is a fat soluble vitamin so it is stored in the body. It is virtually impossible to have  vitamin e toxicity through food consumption alone.

Question 8

i overdosed vitamin e  should i seek medial help or the symptoms will go away since i've stopped taking it?

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More info please: Exactly how did you overdose on vit. E? Taking a large amount at once generally causes little harm except diarrhea & cramps for a few hours, as the body can't absorb much at once. Taking 1500 iu or more for weeks can be harmful by thinning the blood too much, but stopping it and taking vit. K will take care of that. See http://www.Whfoods.Com/genpage.Php?Tname=nutrient&dbid=111 and comment.

Question 9

taking vitamin e supplement  may cause cancer  later on?

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Depends: Vitamin has 8 subtypes. Studies done showing increased risk of prostate cancer used only one (alpha). Each subtype does different things, and vit e is best taken as a combination of more than one subtype. Gamma and delta are good for the heart and blood vessels. Unique e is a brand that gives mixed tocopherols. There are also other brands.

Question 10

does vitamin e cause heart defects in unborn baby?

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Possibly: Thanks for this question. A single retrospective study suggests high doses of e can significantly increase risk of congenital heart defects, but it was based on women recalling what they ate & took; such studies are not always reliable. To be safe avoid more than 30 iu/day. Too little vit e in pregnancy increases asthma. See http://www.Babymed.Com/medications/can-too-much-vitamin-e-hurt-my-baby.

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