What is vitamin E?
Vitamin E is found in foods such as vegetable oils and shortening, meat, eggs, milk, and leafy vegetables. Vitamin E is important for many processes in the body. Vitamin E is used to treat vitamin E deficiency. Vitamin E may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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What is the price of this medication and similar alternatives?
This pricing information is subject to change at the sole discretion of DS Pharmacy. For the most current and up-to-date pricing information, please visit drugstore.com.
| Vitamin E 1000UNIT Capsules | RUGBY | 30/$8.99 or 90/$11.76 |
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What are the possible side effects of vitamin E?
Stop taking vitamin E and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an
allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or
face; or hives).
Other less serious side effects may occur, especially with large doses or prolonged use.
Talk to your doctor if you experience
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fatigue,
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weakness,
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headache,
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nausea,
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blurred vision, or
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flatulence or diarrhea.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your
doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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How should I take vitamin E?
Take vitamin E exactly as directed by your doctor or as directed on the package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take the pills with a full glass of water. Swallow the capsules whole, do not crush, chew, or open them. Measure the liquid form of vitamin E with the dropper provided. Do not take more vitamin E than is prescribed for you or than is directed on the package. Too much vitamin E can be dangerous. Store vitamin E at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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What is the most important information I should know about vitamin E?
Do not take more vitamin E than is prescribed for you or than is directed on the package. Too much vitamin E can be dangerous.
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What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose.
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What other drugs will affect vitamin E?
Before taking vitamin E, tell your doctor if you are taking warfarin (Coumadin). You may not be able to take vitamin E, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with vitamin E. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines or herbal/health supplements.
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Can I take this if I am pregnant or trying to get pregnant or if I am breastfeeding?
Vitamin E has been assigned to pregnancy category A by the FDA when used in doses that are advocated by the FDA. Doses exceeding the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) have been assigned to pregnancy category C. Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Vitamin E is only recommended for use during pregnancy if clearly needed and then only when benefit outweighs risk.
Vitamin E is excreted into human milk. Adverse effects of the nursing infant are unknown. Maternal supplementation is recommended only if the diet does not provide sufficient vitamin E to meet the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) during lactation.
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Who should NOT use this medication?
No known contraindications.
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What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a vitamin E overdose may include fatigue, weakness, nausea, headache, blurred vision, flatulence, and diarrhea.
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Who should not take vitamin E?
Before taking vitamin E, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional if you have any other medical conditions, allergies, or if you take other medicines or other herbal/health supplements. Before taking vitamin E, tell your doctor if you are taking warfarin (Coumadin). You may not be able to take vitamin E, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment. Do not take a vitamin E supplement without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
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Can I stop taking the medication if I feel better?
As a general rule, you should always take your medications exactly as prescribed and do not change the dosage or stop taking the medication without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
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I am on so many medications; do I have to take them all?
This is called polypharmacy—many different medications being used at the same time by one person. Sometimes, being on multiple medications is acceptable and appropriate but at other times it may be problematic. If you are receiving your medications from multiple physicians you need to ensure that they all know what medications you are taking. The best way to do this is to make a list of all the medications you are currently using, including all nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies, vitamins and over-the-counter drugs (if possible, also include all the diseases you have been diagnosed with). Give a copy to every doctor who takes care of you so they have it on file, this way they can avoid duplicating medications and perhaps even try to consolidate some. After every doctor's visit remember to update the list accordingly. Also, as much as you possibly can, try to use the same pharmacy to fill all your prescriptions, this way any potential drug interactions can be caught and averted.
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Where can I get more information?
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