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When taken in large doses, which vitamin is associated with liver injury and peptic ulcers?

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Vitamin overdose: Vitamin a toxicity develops after 2 years of 50, 000 iu daily with liver enlargement, ascites, portal hypertension, cirrhosis. Sustained release Niacin can cause liver failure after 1-4 weeks of 3 grams/day, & lesser doses can result in GI upset & worsen asthma. Vitamin e given to premature infants can cause liver enlargement & jaundice. K when given to pregnant women can cause jaundice in newborns.

Answered 6/23/2020

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