Frequently (and not so frequently) Asked Questions
BRIEF: What could be the problem here?
QUESTION:
I take my vitamins at night, by the next morning and afternoon, I experience red
face, elevate blood pressure, especially systolic, stomach palpatations, (I
confused with my heart which was really gastric discomfort) anxiety and
otherwise crummy feelin. I know how improtant vitamins are and want to keep
taking them but i am pretty sure I have an allergy to one or more. I take a
multi, 400 iu of e 500 of C. I have eperimented with several ultis and b
complet mixtures with nicacin and do not feel I am overdoisng on any of them.
i used to also take a mix of magnesium/calcuim 500 mg. after I quit taking
them for a week, I feel much better. do you have any idea how I can determine
what is the problem or what may be causing the problem. Do you know of allergy
testing sites etc.....??? I also have high blood pressure (Mild) which is
controlled by an angiotens II inhibitor (Diovan).
ANSWER:
You have described symptoms of nicacin toxicity, but I have no way of knowing if
that is your problem. I AM NOT A PHYSICIAN, and I suggest you contact one
(perhaps the one that proscribed the Diovan) and detail every vitamin you are
taking. What is the total nicain dosage from everything you are taking (Add it
up from all possible
sources).