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I've read that zinc (even in a multivitamin) can cause side effects. if you've taken some for 3 days & had side effects, how long will it take for the side effects to go away once you stop taking the vitamins?

Q: i've read that zinc (even in a multivitamin) can cause side effects. if you've taken some for 3 days & had side effects, how long will it take for the side effects to go away once you stop taking the vitamins?

: There are no side effects of zinc in the amounts contained in vitamins or cold remedies.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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There are no side effects of zinc in the amounts contained in vitamins or cold remedies.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/24/2022

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Many clinicians recommend taking no more than 30 mgs of zinc daily and to take copper at a dose of 2 mgs daily as zinc can interfere with copper absorption.

Dr Dobalian agreed

Answered 9/24/2022

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A member asked:

I've read that zinc (even in a multivitamin) can cause side effects. if you've taken some for 3 days & had side effects, how long will it take for the side effects to go away once you stop taking the vitamins?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Dobalian agreed

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