Vitamin B 50 is a B-complex vitamin supplement taken to help strengthen and enhance the productivity of the endocrine system. It also may help balance of the nervous system and provide metabolic system control. Vitamin B 50 contains a range of B vitamins from B1, B2 and B6, B12 including bitartrate, folic acid, choline, inositol and biotin. Drugs.com relates that B 50 can be easily absorbed and digested by the human body. These vitamins dissolve quickly once inside the body.
Bad Breath
Anyone who has taken any form of B vitamin knows they smell and taste unpleasant. Taking B 50 also can cause the person to exhibit bad breath that Drugs.com reports some people may find offensive. While halitosis only classifies as a non-serious side effect of vitamin B 50, it may cause the person and those around him some discomfort. Peppermint gum or lozenges may help to reduce this side effect or at least to cover it.
Discoloration of Urine
B-complex vitamins may change the color of urine to a bright orange, Pendulum.org reports. Although this side effect does not cause any health risks to the person, it may cause some alarm if she does not expect it. Drinking water may lighten up the urine a little bit.
Nausea
Nausea is another common side effect of this vitamin complex supplement. Taking vitamin B 50 with food may decrease the potential for an upset stomach or queasiness. Vitamins are absorbed better if taken with food. Nausea also can occur simply because the person's body system needs time to adjust to the vitamin. If the feeling of nausea does not go away, the person should query the doctor about it, because he may need to evaluate the benefits versus the side effects of B 50.
Flushing
Taking vitamin B 50 may cause the person to experience flushing, a condition that classifies as a non-serious side effect, RxList.com reports. The side effect, usually occurring in a mild form, may make the person feel suddenly hot. Her skin may become warm, and she may begin sweating suddenly. While flushing should go away by itself, the person should contact her physician if it does not or if it feels severe.
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