Dietary Supplementation Questions

How long till my Vitamin D supplements make me feel better?

Posted 8 Mar 2013 by viclewis • 5 answers

I was just diagnosed with low Vitamin D. I originally went to the doctor because of severe leg, feet, and hand cramps. He did blood work, and it turns out my level is 5.9. I am now on 50,000 iu per week and 2000 iu per day. I just started this week, but I honestly feel worse instead of better. My ...

Is FoltanX equivalent to MetanX?

Posted 16 Jan 2014 by cbordeman • 2 answers

My pharmacist says it's NOT a generic, but a proper replacement... this at my demand that MetanX generics are NOT even close (there are even class action suits). I know MetanX is used to treat pain from Diabetic Neuropathy, and I believe it worked well before. I'm afraid this ...

Fatigue - What is causing me to sleep so much and what can I do ?

Posted 20 Mar 2011 by bcindyfree • 7 answers

I have a vitamin D defiency and iron defiecent anemia. I am sleeping 10-12 hours a night. What is causing me to sleep this much? What can I do to get back to 8 hours a night. I am missing time by not having a morning. I appreciate anyone's view on this. I take iron supplements and vitamin D ...

Is there any harmful effect if you give neurobion injection via IV instead of IM?

Posted 9 Feb 2013 by vicky_711 • 2 answers

I just started thyroid complex and vitamin b2 100mg riboflavin..whats the side affects with the med?

Posted 23 Mar 2012 by bridget rouse • 5 answers

im trying to lose weight and i was told many yrs ago i has a enlarged thyroid ..ive been gaining weight like crazy with no help from the doctors so i ordered this to help with my problem.. to lose weight when i work out ..etc.. im very much so over weight and im scared ill die just like my ...

RE: Vyvanse Vitamin and Mineral Interaction I found out that Vitamin C, B12,D,Magnesium and a?

Posted 9 Feb 2017 by Chaz333 • 3 answers

... slew of other vitamins have interactions with Vyvance. What am I supposed to do if I have deficiencies and need these vitamins?

What are all generic names vitamin B12 injection goes by?

Posted 22 Jan 2011 by rsl1958 • 4 answers

I Was told I was low in vitamin D and read that vitamin D3 is the vitamin to take. It's all confusi?

Posted 21 Oct 2011 by Mary C • 4 answers

I Was told I was low in vitamin D and read that vitamin D3 is the vitamin to take. It's all confusing to me. I am a 69 year old female with severe Crohns Disease, anemia (just had two more blood transfusions) and arthritis. A combination of D3, Magnesium and Calcium made a huge difference with ...

Krill Oil vs Fish Oil - What's the difference between them?

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Is it safe to take vitamin supplements while on Xarelto?

Posted 6 Jul 2014 by BGSC • 1 answer

I started taking Xarelto about weeks ago. I am interested in taking a supplement that contains Vit A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, D3, Folic Acid, Chromium, Selenium, Vanadium, B. Lactis, L. Acidophilus, L. Casei, L. Helviticus, L. Salvarius, L. Plantarum, L. Rhamnosus, Guarana, Green Tea, Glucosamine, ...

Vitamin D taken once a day instead once a week?

Posted 5 Jun 2017 by Randoll • 3 answers

I was prescribed for 50000 ui once a week, but I took it once a day for a week. I'm thirsty and dizzy... what should I do? Should I go to the emergency room?

Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency - ok..asking stupid q?? i am forty... i stay constan

Posted 16 Jul 2010 by dondih1969 • 6 answers

... busy..three kids,a job and a grandson... plus numerous kids staying the night... i dont get to eat half the time i forget to... i do take bipolar,adhd and anti-axiety meds... need some vitamin help

Does vitamin D in milk help?

Posted 7 Jul 2012 by meyati • 4 answers

I just read a decent MedPage Today article by a researcher that states that it's more beneficial to regularly take vitamin D-even if the dosage is low. They only studied Vitamin D taken orally. In the comments people talked about their own results-including side effects from too much vitamin ...

I see potassium citrate offered as a vitamin supplement (99mg). What is the difference between it?

Posted 10 Sep 2010 by Mtngirl • 1 answer

... and the prescription form?

How does vitamin K work for osteoporosis?

Posted 9 Aug 2011 by bootbaron • 5 answers

I have osteo and was taken off Alendronate two weeks ago. I was having severe pain in my spine, hips and chest (thought I was having a heart attack). The dr has called in a nasal spray, which I will pick up tomorrow. Someone mentioned vitamin k along with D and calcium.