Are there any side effects to Areds 2?

Minerals (especially taken in large doses) can cause side effects such as tooth staining, increased urination, stomach bleeding, uneven heart rate, confusion, and muscle weakness or limp feeling….Common side effects may include:

• upset stomach;
• headache; or.
• unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth.

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Who should not take AREDS2?

AREDS2 enrolled 4,203 participants, ages 50-85. Because the original AREDS trial established that the formulation does not benefit people with no AMD or early AMD, the AREDS2 trial was limited to people with intermediate AMD in both eyes, or intermediate AMD in one eye and advanced AMD in the other eye.

Can Areds be harmful?

Yet some nutritionists caution that the AREDS formula, which is recommended indefinitely for patients with the highest risk of developing advanced AMD, may cause health risks in some patients.

Is Areds 2 safe to take?

The level of vitamin E in the AREDS 2 formula is fairly high and although in the study it was shown to be a safe dosage, additional vitamin E may lead to some unwanted side effects. One analysis found an increased risk of death at doses over 400 IU/day.

What drugs interact with AREDS2?

Most frequently checked interactions

• amlodipine.
• aspirin.
• Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin)
• atorvastatin.
• CoQ10 (ubiquinone)
• Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids)
• furosemide.
• gabapentin.

Are Eye vitamins worth taking?

“But for most people, they aren't necessary for eye health,” says ophthalmologist Richard Gans, MD. “You can get the vitamins you need through your diet. And there is little evidence connecting vitamin supplements with improved eye health.”

Are eye vitamins worth taking?

“But for most people, they aren't necessary for eye health,” says ophthalmologist Richard Gans, MD. “You can get the vitamins you need through your diet. And there is little evidence connecting vitamin supplements with improved eye health.”