Question 1

prenatal vitamins if i have had problems with taking itamins in the past (ae. throwing up after i have taken them) would i have a problem with taking prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

There : There is a possibility that this may happen to you again. If this is the case you can try a children's chewable viatmin or even a gummy vitamin. In addition you should take Folic Acid as well. Also eat a healthy balanced diet with additional calcium (yogurt, milk, etc).
Your doctor will be able to guide you through this.
Best of luck.

Question 2

why do i feel nauseated after taking vitamins? i make sure to eat first and don't take them on an empty stomach. feel like throwing up :(

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: There are several reasons why taking a multivitamin causes nausea. Vitamins C, E and iron all tend to cause more irritation to your stomach. Be sure not to over dose on these (RDA is 75 mg vitamin C, 15 mg vitamin E, 18 mg iron).  Fat solubles can accumulate; stick to RDA of vitamins A-700 mcg, D-600 IU, E-15 mg, K-90 mcg. Coatings slow absorption causing irritation. Try a gummie or chewable.

Question 3

i am a few weeks pregnant. taking prenatal vitamins. i took one about 30 mins before eating and throwing up everything. should i take another one?

Accepted Answer

Prenatal vitamin: If you threw up your pill and everything you took with it you can take another one. Vitamin B-6 25-50mg can be taken every 8 hours as needed to help reduce nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.

Question 4

im bulimic and i've got a bad cold what can i do to make myself better coz im throwing up all the vitamins i need out of food?

Accepted Answer

Bad cold?: If you cannot stop vomiting, be seen today by a doctor.  You may need IV fluids.  If your self-induced vomiting (bulimia) is out of control you also need to see a physician asap for help. Bulimia is a serious condition and needs ongoing psychiatric, psychological, and nutritional treatment.

Question 5

i don't like fruit and feel like throwing up when i eat them.  what would happen to my body without fruit.  would a multi vitamin be great?

Accepted Answer

Fiber needs: A multiple vitamin is fine but it cannot replace the fiber your body needs  by eating fruit.  Try choosing a fruit that appeals to you and take small samples gradually increasing your intake.

Question 6

why am i throwing up? it's morning i'm on my period i've had my one a day woman's vitamin and an iron vitamin and some water this morning

Accepted Answer

No vitamins : Iron causes nausea and stomach upset! As well as constipation. Why are you taking one a day multivitamin. Stop both and eat a healthy diet full if vegetables and fruits, organic red meat. Drink lot of fluids. Avoid caffeine, alcohol,drugs,tobacco if you can

Question 7

i have intertestial cystitis and am having these symptoms, fatigue lack of sleep throwing up loss of appetite diet is limited. are vitamins needed?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: Those are not side effects of interstitial cystitis. I think it is important to schedule a visit with a primary care doctor to be evaluated. Taking one multivitamin per day is reasonable.

Question 8

are vitamins worth taking?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I advise my patients on vitamins by using this analogy:  vitamins are like your car insurance; you hope you never need to use it but it's nice to have when you do need it. If one always eats a variety of foods, 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day, low saturated fats and high fiber, then one probably does not need vitamins. That being said, i recommend one multivitamin daily.

Question 9

should i be taking vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I advise everyone to take a good multivitamin. Very few Americans get the recommended allowance of all vitamins and minerals and even those who do benefit from taking higher amounts. I also advise at least 500 mg of Vit C 2x/day. All Americans (except those in the deep South) need 5000-8000 iu of Vit D3 in fall and winter months, year-round if don't get much sun. See 
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Question 10

can taking vitamins suppress appetite?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Vitamins dont suppress appetite, but taken with a full glass of water may fill stomach and lessen overeating. B vitamins help with energy.

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Prenatal vitamins if i have had problems with taking itamins in the past (ae. throwing up after i have taken them) would i have a problem with taking prenatal vitamins?

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Why do i feel nauseated after taking vitamins? i make sure to eat first and don't take them on an empty stomach. feel like throwing up :(

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I am a few weeks pregnant. taking prenatal vitamins. i took one about 30 mins before eating and throwing up everything. should i take another one?

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Im bulimic and i've got a bad cold what can i do to make myself better coz im throwing up all the vitamins i need out of food?

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I don't like fruit and feel like throwing up when i eat them. what would happen to my body without fruit. would a multi vitamin be great?

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Why am i throwing up? it's morning i'm on my period i've had my one a day woman's vitamin and an iron vitamin and some water this morning

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I have intertestial cystitis and am having these symptoms, fatigue lack of sleep throwing up loss of appetite diet is limited. are vitamins needed?

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Are vitamins worth taking?

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Should i be taking vitamins?

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Can taking vitamins suppress appetite?

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