Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness Side effects as an overall problem Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 26 reported side effects Based on patients currently taking Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 500 mg twice daily 1,000 mg twice daily Why patients stopped taking Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Multiple reasons could be selected Did not seem to work Course of treatment ended Side effects too severe Change in health plan coverage who’ve stopped taking Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Currently taking Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Less than 1 month 1 - 6 months 6 months - 1 year 1 - 2 years 2 - 5 years 5 - 10 years 10 years or more Stopped taking Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Support Group Q & A Note: This page contains side effects data for the generic drug ascorbic acid. It is possible that some of the dosage forms included below may not apply to the brand name Vitamin C with Rose Hips.Applies to ascorbic acid: oral capsule, oral capsule extended release, oral capsule liquid filled, oral granule, oral liquid, oral lozenge/troche, oral powder, oral powder for solution, oral powder for suspension, oral solution, oral syrup, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable
, oral tablet extended release, oral wafer As well as its needed effects, ascorbic acid (the active ingredient contained in Vitamin C with Rose Hips) may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention. If any of the following side effects occur while taking ascorbic acid, check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible: Some ascorbic acid side effects may not need any medical attention. As your body gets used to the medicine these side effects may disappear. Your health care professional may be able to help you prevent or reduce these side effects, but do check with them if any of the following side effects continue, or if you are concerned about them: Applies to ascorbic acid: compounding powder, injectable solution, oral capsule, oral gum, oral liquid, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral tablet disintegrating, oral tablet extended releaseRenal side effects have included oxalate and urate kidney stones.Hyperoxaluria appears to be dose-related.Migraine headache has been reported with a daily dose of 6 grams.
The manufacturer reports temporary dizziness and faintness may be associated with too rapid of a rate during intravenous administration.Nervous system side effects have included dizziness, faintness, fatigue, and headache in less than 1% of patients. Migraine headache has also been reported.Conditional scurvy is reported to occur following excessive doses of ascorbic acid (the active ingredient contained in Vitamin C with Rose Hips) over a prolonged period of time. The mechanism of action for this condition is thought to be that large doses of ascorbic acid condition the patient over time for rapid clearance of ascorbic acid resulting in scurvy. The plasma levels of ascorbic acid appear to remain within normal limits. The actual existence of conditional scurvy remains controversial.Other side effects have included flank pain in less than 1% of patients. Conditional scurvy has also been reported.Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and esophagitis.
Nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps appears to be associated with doses exceeding 2 g per day, although there have been some reports with as little as 1 g per day.Esophagitis appears to be associated with prolonged or increased contact of ascorbic acid tablets with the esophageal mucosa.The majority of hemolysis reports have been associated with patients who have concurrent glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.Hematologic side effects have included hemolysis.Local side effects have included transient mild soreness at the site of injection.Levine M, Dhariwal KR, Welch RW, Wang Y, Park JB "Determination of optimal vitamin C requirements in humans." Am J Clin Nutr 62(6 Suppl) (1995): s1347-562. Hathcock JN "Vitamins and minerals: Efficacy and safety." Am J Clin Nutr 66 (1997): 427-373. "How much vitamin C do you need?" JAMA 281 (1999): 14604. Abbott Pharmaceutical, Abbott Park, IL. It is possible that some side effects of Vitamin C with Rose Hips may not have been reported. These can be reported to the FDA here.
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If you have questions about the substances you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.So many of you ask me what I use on a daily basis and I promise that post is coming soon...but one product that I can not live without is Vitamin C serum. It tightens your skin, helps lighten hormonal pigmentation (I was one of those that was cursed with horrible pregnancy melasma) and helps ward off wrinkles. I lather it on every SINGLE night before I go to bed. The only problem with Vitmain C serum is that it's one of the priciest skin care products on the market. I currently use this product and I have also used this one (yikes expensive I know). But today I am going to show you how you can make your own...for under $10! What you will need: A dark colored glass bottle. I used an empty serum bottle. Vitamin C powder (L ascorbic powder). You can find this at your local health food store that carries products in bulk or you can purchase here. %100 pure vegetable glycerine, which is a great base for serums and makes your skin extra glowy and soft.
In a small bowl mix 1 tsp of Vitamin C powder with 2 tsp of vegetable glycerine. Crush the crystals up until they are completely dissolved (if you don't you will end up with a grainy serum) Carefully pour your serum into your glass bottle. Apply 3-4 drops onto freshly cleansed skin and gently massage in until fully absorbed. Keep in a cool dry place. * Update- if you are having trouble getting the crystals to dissolve, add a tiny bit of purified or distilled water to the mixture. This should completely solve the gritty problem some of you are experiencing. SO easy and you skin will thank you for this I promise. My recommendation is to use this only at night to start. If you think your skin can handle more go ahead and use twice a day. Since this serum is all natural and does not contain any preservatives, only make enough to last you about two weeks. Vitamin C serum may cause temporary redness and that is normal, but if you have any burning sensation remove with cool water and lower the ratio of Vitamin C powder to vegetable glycerine.