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Eye Conditions | Last Active: Jul 27, 2022 | Replies (19)
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@dianais

husband takes Areds 2 for eye degeneration. is Gas & bowl movements a side EFFECT?????

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imallears | @imallears | Jan 14, 2020

@dianais

Hi,

Upset stomach is a common side effect. I have taken Preservision for years with Areds2 with no side effects. They do say not to take with milk or dairy products. Could be a combo of the Areds and other medications or vitamins he is taking. I take one Preservision In the am and one in the pm. Too many minerals and vitamins can cause stomach problems so look into whatever else he may be ingesting pill wise or foods...even time of day.

FL Mary

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Feb 5, 2020

Hi, @dianais - sounds like this eye vitamin may still be giving your husband some GI trouble. From what I've read, it does indeed sound like upset stomach is a common side effect of the AREDS 2 eye vitamin.

I'd also like to invite @bonitav @georgiegirl88 @johnbishop @sally1b2b into this conversation to share their experiences related to this vitamin and any gas or other GI trouble.

When you talk about your husband's taking this vitamin and bowel movements, is he having increased or more violent bowel movements than previously?

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