Question 1

what are the side effects of vitamin a cream on your body?

Accepted Answer

Reddening, stinging: Retinol is the fat soluble form of vitamin a found in anti-wrinkle skin creams. It attracts moisture, which increases water content of skin. It increases production of collagen and promotes cell division to reduces fine wrinkling,  also helps pigmentation effects of too much sun.  

Side effects may include reddening of the skin and a mild stinging sensation, scaling and increased sun sensitivity.

Question 2

what are the side effects of vitamin d on a fetus?

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Vitamin D: Vitamin d taken by the mother should have no side effects on the fetus. Vitamin d is a natural product which helps to regulate calcium metabolism in the body.

Question 3

what are the side effects of a vitamin d injection?

Accepted Answer

Loss of money: Except in extreme gut problems oral otc or even dr. Prescribed 50, 000 i.U. Capsules are adequate to reverse vit. D deficiency.

Question 4

side effects of vitamin c at 1000mg a day - is that a lot?

Accepted Answer

Usually none & no: Vitamin c is extremely safe. Excessive doses (usually over 5000 mg a day) can cause a laxative effect. Vit. C can interact with certain medications, esp. Coumadin (warfarin) (which interacts with everything!). Concerns that high doses of vit c can cause kidney stones are unproven, in fact there is no good evidence of harm from high doses of c. See http://lpi.Oregonstate.Edu/infocenter/vitamins/vitaminc/.

Question 5

what are the side effects of vitamin e?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin E: Eating vitamin E in foods is not risky or harmful. In supplement form, however, high doses of vitamin E might increase the risk for bleeding and serious bleeding in the brain.

High levels of vitamin E may also increase the risk of birth defects.

Question 6

what are the known side effects of vitamin d; anything bad?

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.

Question 7

what are the possible side effects of vitamin c over-consumption?

Accepted Answer

Laxative effect: Vitamin c is extremely safe. Excessive doses (usually over 5000 mg a day) can cause a laxative effect. Vit. C can interact with certain medications, esp. Coumadin (warfarin) (which interacts with everything!). Concerns that high doses of vit c can cause kidney stones are unproven, in fact there is no good evidence of harm from high doses of c. See http://lpi.Oregonstate.Edu/infocenter/vitamins/vitaminc/.

Question 8

are there any side effects of vitamin c megadoses to fight flu symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Laxative effect: Vitamin c is extremely safe. Excessive doses (usually over 5000 mg a day) can cause a laxative effect, but it is advised to take it until you get loose stools when you have the flu. Vit. C can interact with certain medications, esp. Coumadin (warfarin) (which interacts with everything!). See http://lpi.Oregonstate.Edu/infocenter/vitamins/vitaminc/  see my comment for more info.

Question 9

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 10

having vitamin medicine , will there be any side effects?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully not: Very large doses of vitamin a or vitamin d or large doses of iron or zinc will make you sick. Don't expect much effect from vitamins, and be sure you are getting them from somebody trustworthy.

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