I had some muscle pain also & after stopping AREDS 2 which has excessive amounts of Vitamin E it stopped.

Been taking AREDS2 fir about a year and have muscle weakness and stiffness. I have attributed it to other issues. How did you discover the cause?

thanks for your letter after reading this you saved me. My leg muscles were so sore and tender I could barely stand up then I started to lose my balance and starting to lose my memory. My wife found your letter in this discussion I stopped taking them each day now I'm getting stronger my balance has gotten much better. My memory has also improved again. I like you would not think of this eye vitamin would have such an effect.

Wow! I’ve never heard of such a reaction. Now that happened to me when I was put on a cholesterol med. The only issue I have with AREDS 2 is the zinc dosage. I have to watch my vitamins that also contain zinc. Too much zinc has side affects. Stop taking all supplements than try the AREDS2 again because it has really improved my vision. Did you have the covid vaccine around the time you started areds2?

I have been taking two a day for three months. I woke up one day and my balance is totally off. I find my self using furniture and walls for balance or my husbands arm if we were out and about. Have had brain mri and every heart test you can think of. Saw a vestibular physical therapist. Nobody can find anything. Last test was for Lymes. It was negative. I quit taking Areds 1 week ago after reading this forum. I’m having to wing it trying things out . Can’t get into ENT or Neurologist till late November. How long did it take for you to get better after stopping Areds?