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Should a person with osteoporosis take ocuvite? i am a68 year old female.

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FOr eyes: Ocuvite is for the eyes. It does nothing for osteoporosis. There is different treatment for that disorder. Check w/your doctor.

Answered 4/7/2013

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Sure: Ovuvite is a zinc rich vitamin pill for eyes, and should have no effect on osteoporosis.

Dr Sneid and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/8/2013

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Safe but...: Safe to take, but only helpful for patients who have early signs of macular degeneration. It will not help with osteoporosis.

Answered 4/8/2013

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