Get Informed: Multivitamin

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Patient Comments about
Multivitamin

Active Ingredient(s)

Multivitamin

What does it do?

Multivitamin

This product is used as a dietary supplement. It contains a variety of vitamins, dietary minerals and other nutritional elements which can vary in range and/or dose depending upon the preparation and manufacturer.

Last Text Update:
 2009-Nov-20 7:25 PM
Last Data Update:
 2009-Nov-20 6:52 PM

Other Names

  • Multivitamin
  • Centrum
  • Multiple Vitamins
  • ONE A Day
  • Flintstones Multiple Vitamins
  • Children Vitamin

How Safe Is It?

Your Risk Rating
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Average Risk Rating
1: Low
Pregnancy Category:
B
Black Box Warning:
No

Facts & Figures

Date Approved
21 Nov 2009
Est US Patients*
10,470,000
Generic Available
Yes
OTC Available
Yes

User Age Distribution*

8

< 21

14

21-39

30

40-59

49

60+

Age (Years)

* Estimated number of US people currently taking Multivitamin or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.

Other Resources

Recent alerts for Multivitamin

There have been no alerts regarding Multivitamin during the past year.

Multivitamin Safety Report

1: Low

The iGuard risk rating for Multivitamin is green. It means that should have a low risk of serious or long-term side effects when you use it according to instructions.

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What is Multivitamin used for?

iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 61,400 patients that use Multivitamin (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.

Disease / Condition % Average Severity
Dietary Supplement 81% 5
Gastric Bypass 2% 5
Other 20% 5

How well does Multivitamin work?

iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 61,400 users taking Multivitamin (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.

Average Satisfaction Score

(out of 10)

Average Effectiveness Score

(out of 10)

73 67
83%
of patients are confident that the good things about Multivitamin outweigh the bad things.
5%
of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Multivitamin.

Common Side Effects of Multivitamin

iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 61,400 users taking Multivitamin (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.

14%

14% of patients experience side-effects on Multivitamin

0%

< 1% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Multivitamin


Most Common Side Effects...

  • = 10%

Less than 1%: Abdominal Pain, Bladder/Urinary Problems, Bloating/Gas, Constipation, Headache, Increased Appetite, Light Sensitivity, Nausea/Vomiting, Occassional Bowel Problems and Swelling, Seizures


Global Patient Feedback for Multivitamin ( Post a comment )

Comments, Questions, and Answers
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Question/Comment:

SInce, I been taking Multivitamin for a month now. I notice that my eyes are getting better. I have constant dry eyes and increase in energy. I love the vitafusion brand because it's hard for me to swallow other brands but this i can chew and it taste so good too.

25 year old Female

Posted: 2009-11-11 20:11:37

Question/Comment:

I just started Centrum cardio today. I was wondering if anyone else has tried it? I am also taking cholesterol medication but I take it apart from the centrum cardio.

32 year old Female

Posted: 2009-10-12 01:23:34

Question/Comment:

i'm taking brand called vitafusion. it taste good. i like it because it's hard for me to swallow other brands.

25 year old Female

Posted: 2009-10-10 21:27:00

Question/Comment:

I do believe it all depends on the individual and their particular nutritional needs. There are so many out on the market you really have to be careful due to all the added supplements; which some can be potentially very dangerous if one is taking certain medications. So please be aware and if you're not certain; check with your pharmacist when making such a decision. This may sound petty to some, but when you are on many different medications; you do have to take that in account for your health... as well as your age too. It does matter. Best of luck to you all! And if at all possible your fruits and veggies is where it's at ;)

31 year old Female

Posted: 2009-07-15 17:31:23

Question/Comment:

multi mineral vit makes me hungry does that happen to anyone else? Is this common?

49 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-12 02:08:45

iGuard.org Answer/Reply:

The answer is it doesn't make hungry because you should eat during or before you take any meds. This is critical for proper digestion and it minimize side effects. Continue take vitamins the benefits are greater than the rists. Good luck!

Posted: 2009-03-16 22:27:19

iGuard.org Answer/Reply:

Some does. I tried taking Geritol vitamins and they increased my hunger something terrible. So I went back to One-A-Day WeightSmart, that cuts the tired feeling I get everyday around 2 p.m and it suppresses my appetite.

Posted: 2009-03-17 22:48:01

Answer/Reply:

I am a 48 year old male who has been taking a multivitamin / multimineral for many years.
It does not normally make me more hungry.
Are you new to taking one?
If so, it may take time to adjust.
I know others say they need to eat something in order to take a vitamin.
Hope this is helpful.

49 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-23 16:44:36

Answer/Reply:

I have not had that happen, because I take it at night before bed. Time chnge your dose.

35 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-28 21:11:54

Answer/Reply:

yes I have had that problem before.

53 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-18 14:59:01

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