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Is vitamin e good for tics or twitching? if so, would 400 ius every other day do any good?

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Dr. Felix Brizuela answered

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Not really: Not really. If your going natural, magnesium may be a better choice. May want to have your thyroid and potassium levels checked if this happens often.

Dr Cannon agreed

Answered 9/8/2014

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A member asked:

Is vitamin e good for tics or twitching? if so, would 400 ius every other day do any good?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Felix Brizuela answered

Dr Cannon agreed

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