PreserVision AREDS 2 and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 2)

• MCa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2023

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I became nauseous within ten minutes of taking these. I experienced severe bloating. I drank water slowly, as well as sparkling water, hoping to tamp down the nausea. I laid down for ten minutes but needed to race to the bathroom with terrible diarrhea, followed by four vomiting episodes a few minutes later. This all came on within 30 minutes of taking these caplets with food and water. Ninety minutes later and I still have stomach aches, bloating, diarrhea. I took two at the same time. That could be the reason I’m so ill, but I will report this to my doctor and never take them again. Whether these are effective, I’ll never know."

• Ove...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 17, 2021

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I was told to take this for my AMD and have had horrible nausea, heartburn, constipation, muscle problems. I had no idea it could have been caused by the PreserVision! I will immediately stop taking them, as I haven’t felt well since the day I started taking them! Hope I don’t go blind but can’t continue feeling like this!"

• hag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2022

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I took my first dose an hour ago, felt nauseous within 30 minutes and was vomiting ten minutes later. I have vomited five times in the first hour. It was scary because the gel cap and its contents are red, so my first thought was that I was vomiting blood (I wasn’t). Now I am sitting here wondering when this will end and whether or not I should be trying to drink lots of water to flush it out of my system or encourage more vomiting to get it all out. The level of vitamin E is no higher than vitamin E doses that I have taken in the past. It could be the night dose of zinc, or maybe just a reaction to the marigold or other ingredient in their product. I am also wishing I hadn’t bought the 210 count bottle. It’s only 7 pm, but it feels like this is going to be a long night. Hoping the nausea passes soon."

• Ali...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2021

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I have been taking lutein for years. No problem. These were suggested to me, and I take them after eating. Noticed feeling nauseous after taking. Last 2 days, vomiting after I take them. Thanks for this service because these reviews have confirmed my suspicions. No more for me."

• gin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2022

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I began taking these as directed on the box. Have had this dull migraine ever since. Migraine is dull because I've been taking my Nurtec for it. Nurtec normally kicks my migraines' butt, but when it didn't, I began to wonder if it was these supplements. So glad I came across this site! I now know it was being caused by a reaction to the AREDS 2. The nausea wasn't from my migraine, as I had thought too. It was from this supplement. So thankful for everyone who has shared their experiences here, as it is preventing me from the continued misery being caused by this supplement. If I hadn't come across this site & thread, I would have continued thinking my body either needed to adjust to the supplement or was experiencing an out-of-the-normal migraine episode."

• Wen...
• August 17, 2021

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I just wanted to improve my eyesight, and my mom recommended AREDS 2. Never taken them consistently, but experienced nausea every time, especially if I took it on an empty stomach. Two days ago, I took my regular vitamins, which consist of vitamin D and iron, and a few minutes later, took an AREDS 2 and got horribly sick. I had severe stomach cramps and nausea, I couldn’t get out of bed I was in so much pain. After taking Prilosec and a Nexium, I managed to feel a little better that evening. The next day, every time I tried to eat or drink water, my stomach began to cramp, and I experienced extreme dehydration and joint pain no matter how much water I drank. Hopefully, the worst is over, will never take those again! They should be taken off the market or have some serious warnings on them!"

• B H...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2022

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I should have checked before ordering this medication. I took my first dose yesterday, and within an hour was horribly ill with stomach cramps, severe bloating, nausea, and back pain. Somehow, it didn’t occur to me that it was the PreserVision. I just took a second day's dose twenty minutes ago, and am already feeling sick again. Googled and found these reviews. I’m so angry. This is ridiculous. This shouldn’t even be on the market or, at the very least, should come with clearly marked warnings. Sitting here, wondering if I should try to bring this dose back up or flush my system with water."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2022

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I was prescribed AREDS2 by a retina therapist. Said to take any brand. I chose Preservision AREDS2 as I heard it was the best. Well, after I started taking it the first day, I felt extremely nauseous, very shaky, diarrhea, blurred vision. I kept taking my 1 in the am & 1 in pm with food and did it for 5 days and just became sicker & sicker. It was so bad. So, I stopped taking it and am having a terrible time getting it out of my system and it's been 3 days and still sick. I am staying very hydrated. I saw my eye doctor, and he said to stay off it and that it should be out of my system in 5 days. This stuff is extremely high in Zinc, 40 mgs per capsule, so taking 2, you are getting 80 mg of Zinc, which is way too much, especially for me as I only weigh 98 lbs and am a small woman. That’s way too much Zinc for me. Even 1 capsule of 40 mgs of Zinc is way too much! So, I attribute the huge amounts of Zinc to causing me to get so sick. I have read reviews stating that the Zinc dosage was way too high. I'll try one that has only 12.5 mg."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2022

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I took one after eating and had a bad stomach ache. I tried again the next morning and became very nauseous and tired, and had projectile vomiting and slept all afternoon. Not a good vitamin for me. My husband takes it and has no problems! Go figure!"

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2023

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I have been struggling with abdominal pain and nausea for six months. I have diverticulitis, and I thought perhaps it was due to that. I had an ultrasound and a CAT scan done, and everything was normal. I didn’t realize that perhaps it could’ve been the AREDS 2 that I started taking. After hearing all of the other comments, that’s what it was. I asked my eye doctor what she recommends, and she told me about another vitamin to take. I have just ordered some, and I have stopped taking AREDS 2."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2023

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I have been taking PreserVision AREDS 2 on recommendation from my retina specialist. The gel capsules make me very nauseated even when taken with food. I am stopping them temporarily. The chewable formula was better."

• RAD...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2022

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "After noticing a decline in vision that I was told is normal for my age, I tried a bottle of PreserVision once and noticed some blurred vision, but no noticeable improvement overall. A couple of years later, I decided to try again, starting with two bottles. (Since I usually do not have bad reactions to supplements and I had taken these previously.) Immediately, I noticed mild to severe nausea after every pill. I stopped taking them and tried again a few times, taking one a day. Still no improvement in nausea and some blurred vision. I regret purchasing two bottles and will definitely be more careful with supplements in the future."

• ARE...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2022

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "After about a month of taking AREDS 2, I began getting sudden strong nausea. I reduced to 1 a day and began taking it with food, but nausea persists. I have to immediately eat rice cakes after to get rid of the nausea. They have zinc oxide: 'Nausea and vomiting are commonly reported side effects of zinc toxicity.'"

• Cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2022

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "Bought this product 8-11-2022 at Costco store, was suggested by their pharmacist. Since I was diagnosed, I have cataracts in both eyes. Go home same day, take 2 pills as it suggested after my meal, threw up about 20 minutes later. 8-12-2022, only ate cereal, after that took 2 pills as it suggested, threw up about 20 minutes later. 8-13-2022, only ate steamed rice, after that took 2 pills as it suggested, threw up about 20 minutes later. Today, 8-14-2022, I’m going to stop taking this PreserVision AREDS 2. This product, to me, is like food poison, it made my stomach upset and made me nauseous and threw up. Not good. Will take the bottle back to Costco and get my money back."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2022

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I’m 65 and thought this would be good insurance for keeping my eyes healthy. I still have 20/20 vision after seeing the optometrist last month, and thankfully no eyesight problems. However, my mom and I also think my grandmother were both diagnosed with macular degeneration. What a mistake! Less than 30 minutes after taking one of these capsules, I had awful abdominal pains and felt sick to my stomach! I am just going to throw them away … Not going to risk ruining another afternoon feeling this badly! Surprised that an OTC vitamin like this would cause such serious side effects."

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2022

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "From the first dose, I experienced extreme nausea and vomited. From the reviews I see on this site, many others have had similar experiences. I will not continue with AREDS 2 but will search for another drug that could help delay the progress of macular degeneration."

• Jud...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2023

"Beginning macular degeneration, advised by my doctor to use PreserVision. After only one pill, experienced severe epigastric pain that lasted 2 days. Also, nausea, lethargy, and generalized malaise. Won't take this again."

• ros...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 18, 2022

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I was taking this for macular degeneration. I take it with meals and get nausea and bloating. I take it without food, and I get the same. I take other meds, and I separated the pill taking, still nausea. Where do I go to take these supplements for a serious illness? Ask the doctor for an anti-nausea medication that I would have to take twice a day?"

• Gar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2021

"Eye doctor wanted me to start taking these as a precaution against macular degeneration occurring in the future. He had me take another brand last year, which I threw out after two days due to nausea and sweating. Tried this brand for two days, once a day with food. The first day, I developed diarrhea, which I didn't associate with the pill. The second day, I had nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramps, lethargy, and weakness. This stuff is horrible and once again, threw out the bottle. I have been doing research for natural ways to help protect against eye problems, and there are many sound recommendations for the Mediterranean diet, which I will try."

• Lul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 5, 2018

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "Recommend for macular degeneration. Can’t say if my eyes were helped. Taken less than a month because of side effects: nauseous, stomach cramps, reflux."

• ELF...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2019

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "Bad nausea right away, even on a full stomach! BLEH!! I can't take this stuff..."

• Kay...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 2, 2020

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "Every time I take PreserVision AREDS 2, I feel very nauseous, and I take it with food. I'm going to have to stop taking them."

• Gre...
• April 11, 2021

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "AREDS vitamins that I take to postpone the onset of macular degeneration makes me nauseous even if I take it with meals."

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2020

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I do not recommend. I threw away 2 bottles that I stocked up from Costco. Makes me nauseous and dizzy. The zinc dosage is too high: 40 mg + 40 mg per day!"

• Bab...
• July 20, 2023

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I had the same reaction… immediate nausea and vomiting. Will never take again."