Question 1

can i take ocuvite to help my eyes get the vitamins they need?

Accepted Answer

Eye vitamins: Ocuvites are eye vitamins that help prevent macula degeneration.  They contain many of the vitamins that are important in maintaining the health of the eyes. They are great vitamins.

Question 2

i have recently been prescribed hailey fe birth control pills. i am going to start taking it in a few days. is there any vitamins or supplements that i would need to take along with it to help the side effects as my body adjusts to the pill?

Accepted Answer

: It is important to take vitamins and supplements if your body needs it but birth control pills is not often part of the medications that requires that you do. It is important to read the patient information of your medications to see if there could be need to adjust what to take when. The addition to the medication course is to get you in the habit of taking pills regularly.

Question 3

can aking too many vitamin supplements have any negative side effects?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can overdose on any vitamin supplement. Just like prescribed medication, supplements are refined, concentrated substances that can cause serious damage to the body if taken in excess. Remember, there is no substitute for a healthy diet. Nutritional supplements are unnescssary for most people.

Question 4

i'm taking a vitamin b12 supplement of 1, 000 mcg's per day, any side effects to worry about?

Accepted Answer

No: But it may not be helpful and may be wasteful.

Question 5

do vitamin b12 supplements have any side effects?

Accepted Answer

B12 Vitamin: Generally, there is no risk of toxicity from too much b12, however, if taken at same time with antibiotics for acne, such as tetracycline, it can lower effectiveness of the antibiotic. Some reported adverse events include allergy, fever, headaches, joint pains, upset stomach, swelling, dizziness.

Question 6

does vitamin b1 supplement have any side effects?

Accepted Answer

Hardly any: Thiamine, vitamin b1 is extremely safe and well tolerated. Some might occasionally experience stomach upset from it, especially if taken on an empty stomach. It will turn urine yellow and give a strong "b vitamin" odor. You can't really be allergic to b1 per se, but may be allergic to some pills containing b1 if sensitive to the additives or preservatives or source of it.

Question 7

what are some side effects of vitamin d supplements at 2000u per day?

Accepted Answer

Several: Too much vitamin d can be bad for you and can cause serious problems. Side effects may include high calcium levels, elevated kidney function, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, weakness, and increased urination. Total intake from all sources, food and supplements should remain less than 4000u to decrease risk of adverse events, although they can happen at any dosage.

Question 8

is it safe to take emergen-c (vitamin c) supplement while on st johns wort? since there are a lot of medications you should not take with st johns wort i just wanted to make sure there would be no negative side effects / interactions. thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Thanks for asking! St John's Wort is probably the herbal that has the most potential and real herb-drug interactions, so it is wise to be very careful. EmergenCee as you note is mainly Vitamin C and is safe to take with SJW. The main question is what are you taking the herb for?

Question 9

is there any side effects to getting used to vitamins or supplements?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the specific supplement.

Question 10

i've heard a lot about the benefits of vitamin d3. what is a safe amount to take in supplement form? are there any side effects/risks of taking it?

Accepted Answer

5-10,000 iu/day: There are many proven benefits of Vitamin D3. While the RDA is only 600-800 iu/day, many experts recommend 5-10,000 iu/day to achieve optimal serum levels of 50-100. The only hazard is from taking too much, but one has to take at least 40.000 iu/day for months to get toxic.  It's wise to take some Vit K2 with it.
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I have recently been prescribed hailey fe birth control pills. i am going to start taking it in a few days. is there any vitamins or supplements that i would need to take along with it to help the side effects as my body adjusts to the pill?

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Can aking too many vitamin supplements have any negative side effects?

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I'm taking a vitamin b12 supplement of 1, 000 mcg's per day, any side effects to worry about?

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Do vitamin b12 supplements have any side effects?

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Does vitamin b1 supplement have any side effects?

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What are some side effects of vitamin d supplements at 2000u per day?

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Is it safe to take emergen-c (vitamin c) supplement while on st johns wort? since there are a lot of medications you should not take with st johns wort i just wanted to make sure there would be no negative side effects / interactions. thank you?

A member asked:

Is there any side effects to getting used to vitamins or supplements?

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I've heard a lot about the benefits of vitamin d3. what is a safe amount to take in supplement form? are there any side effects/risks of taking it?

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