2007-06-29 14:43:57 · 19 answers · asked by Kenny J 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
No, you don't need to see a doctor or get a prescription. You can buy a good over the counter multivitamin in any pharmacy or supermarket. One good brand is Centrum. Also the Walmart store brand is comparable to Centrum and costs about half as much. Take them exactly as directed--usually one a day. You don't want to take more than directed because your body won't be able to use them anyway, and some can be toxic in excess. Take them with food to enhance absorption. These days, when a lot of people's diets are not always the healthiest, it really is a good idea to take a daily vitamin.
2007-06-29 14:53:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not for a multivitamin. If you plan on taking pure iron supplements, then you need to see the doctor first because it's easy to overdose on iron and iron supplements can also cause stomach problems. The amount in a multivitamin is usually much less than a pure supplement (not more than 100% DV) if it even has iron at all. If you're not female or a vegetarian/vegan, I suggest getting one without iron.
2007-06-29 21:51:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no harm in taking multivitamins. They're good for you and you do not need a doctors concent before you take them. Even little kids take them everyday. Just dont overdose because an overdose of iron could be realy bad for you. One a day my friend.
2007-06-29 21:47:50 · answer #3 · answered by A J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nobody else does, why should you, unless of course you are planning on taking 10 or 20 a day on the grounds that if 1 is good ....
2007-06-29 21:46:31 · answer #4 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Just take one once a day. But if you are a man, take a multivitamin for man, depending on your age. Go to GNC and consult someone there.
2007-06-29 21:47:25 · answer #5 · answered by Uni 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not always, you can ask the drugist, where you shop, what you are taking, and about how long he/she thinks it would be good to continue taking it. they will give you some helpful advice as well , and if they feel you need to see your doctor on the matter they will point you in that direction.
2007-06-29 21:54:08 · answer #6 · answered by sugarboopooh1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, so he/she can tell you that you need to eat fruit and veggies whole, and not look for a multivitamins for the answer.
2007-06-29 21:47:07 · answer #7 · answered by That one 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you're on more than two scrip meds, yeah. If you take one scrip med daily, your pharmacist could just tell ya. If you're worried about it thoughm you really should make an appointment, or just see if you can ask the nurse and not worry about the appointment altogether.
2007-06-29 21:47:15 · answer #8 · answered by reddsonja83 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have known medical problems, you should. You could have liver problems and not know it. Too much iron could worsen it.
So if you haven't been to the Dr. in a year, go and check yourself out. Just because you feel good, doesn't mean you're all good.
2007-06-29 21:48:17 · answer #9 · answered by rem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are currently taking medication it would better to talk to your doctor before starting any supplements.
2007-07-02 10:25:54 · answer #10 · answered by Goldista 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋