Ocuvite Lutein, a nutritional and antioxidant formula, provides needed vitamins C and E, as well as minerals such as zinc, copper and lutein, Drugs.com indicates. Lutein, a mineral found in green leafy vegetables, promotes quality in vision and may help decrease development of macular degeneration of the eye, RxList.com reports. The recommended dose for this nutritional supplement for the eye is one capsule one to two times a day for adults as directed by a doctor. You may experience side effects from this supplement.
Diarrhea
Vitamin C, an ingredient in Ocuvite Lutein, can cause diarrhea as a side effect. This side effect should go away after continued use. If it continues, call your doctor for assistance and advice. Your doctor may need to order a different supplement, since some people find it difficult to digest this supplement.
Head and Eye Discomfort
Extended use of lutein may cause head and eye discomfort, Drugs.com indicates. It may be better to consult your eye doctor and find other nutritional methods to alternate with Ocuvite Lutein if you continue to experience pain or discomfort in your head and eyes.
Nausea
You may feel nauseated and this can cause vomiting as a common side effect of vitamin C and the mineral zinc contained within Ocuvite Lutein. Both of these ingredients can induce minor gastric problems when you initiate use of this supplement. Should this side effect not go away quickly, call your doctor.
Heartburn
Older adults may experience difficulty in digesting this supplement. Complaints of heartburn have been reported in some cases, Macular Degeneration International reports. An alternative to taking the supplemental vitamin is to add spinach to your diet, allowing for its addition at least four times a week. If heartburn still occurs, call your physician. The liquid form of this supplement is easier to digest and you can obtain it by prescription.
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