Question 1

can i take one a day vitamins that expired 10/14?

Accepted Answer

Hmmm....: Whether an expired medication is safe or not depends on the medication, the patient, and how long it has been expired. Officially, people should not use expired medications. Occasionally, the medication chemistry changes with age and becomes harmful. Even if vitamin tablets don&#x27;t change much over the course of 14 months since expiration, a U.S. doctor is unlikely to recommend taking them.

Question 2

can i use one a day womens prenatal vitamins if they are expired?

Accepted Answer

Decreased dose: By using expired prenatal vitamins, you may not be getting the full dose intended.  Talk to your physician.

Question 3

my vitamins only expired by two months is it safe to take because i'm pregnant right now until i get the new ones?

Accepted Answer

Vitamins: Yes, expired medication will do you no harm within two months however vitamins will lose their potential taken after the expiry date

Question 4

do one a day vitamins make you gain weight?

Accepted Answer

No: Vitamins do not make you gain weight.  But getting a good amount of daily recommended vitamins through food and supplements can help you stay healthy.  If you are low weight and have low nutrition then a multivitamin might be good for you.

Question 5

is it okay to take one a day vitamins everyday?

Accepted Answer

NOT NECESSARILY: If looking for quality supplements to optimize your health then avoid OTC products from the drug store. These are cheaply made, designed only to meet minimum RDA standards, and may do more harm than good. Better to supplement with good quality B-Complex, Multi-Mineral, and/or Anti-Oxidant from reputable company. These can be used daily. For medical condition, consult a holistic professional.

Question 6

is there really an expiration on one a day vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Vitamins can react with air or light and do have expiration dates. That being said, they do not exactly go to the dark side one stroke after midnight on the expiration date. There is some leeway built into the expiration date.

Question 7

are all brands of women's one-a-day vitamins safe to take?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They are all similar.

Question 8

is it ok for a women to take male vitiams i can't afford my one a day women right now but my husband has his mons health one a day vitamins?

Accepted Answer

OK: It's ok for women to take men's vitamins, but better that men not take women's vitamins.  Women's vitamins typically contain iron, which men shouldn't take unless they have iron deficiency.

Question 9

could i get constipated taking one a day vitamins everyday?

Accepted Answer

Vitamins and iron: Certainly if that specific formulation contains iron. Iron is known to contribute to constipation, so it's interesting u noticed this correlation. Other ways to prevent constipation include drinking ALOT of fluids-preferably water or noncaffeinated beverages. Fruits/veggies are of course helpful too because of the water and fiber that they have. The colon's job includes extracting water from food.

Question 10

can taking one a day vitamins slow your period?

Accepted Answer

No: The usual over-the-counter daily multivitamins have no noticeable effects on menstrual periods, in a normal healthy woman.

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Can i use one a day womens prenatal vitamins if they are expired?

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My vitamins only expired by two months is it safe to take because i'm pregnant right now until i get the new ones?

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Do one a day vitamins make you gain weight?

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Is it okay to take one a day vitamins everyday?

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Is there really an expiration on one a day vitamins?

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Are all brands of women's one-a-day vitamins safe to take?

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Is it ok for a women to take male vitiams i can't afford my one a day women right now but my husband has his mons health one a day vitamins?

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Could i get constipated taking one a day vitamins everyday?

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Can taking one a day vitamins slow your period?

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