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Centrum Multivitamin

Main Ingredients:   Folic acid (AKA: Vitamin B9, Vitamin M, FA-8, Folicet), Niacin (AKA: Vitamin B3, Inositol Hexaniacinate, Niacinamide, Nicotinamide, Nicotinic Acid), Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B2 (AKA: Riboflavin), Vitamin B1 (AKA: Aneurin, Thiamin, Thiamine), Vitamin A (AKA: Retinol, Palmitate), Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6 (AKA: Pyridoxal, Pyridoxamine, Pyridoxine), Biotin (AKA: Vitamin B7, Vitamin H), Vitamin C (AKA: Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin D (AKA: Cholecalciferol, Calciferol, Calcitrol, Ergocalciferol), Vitamin E (AKA: Succinate), Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium, Iron (AKA: Ferrous Sulfate), Chromium (AKA: Chromium Picolinate), Phosphorus (AKA: Phos., Phos), Selenium (AKA: Selenium Metallicum, Selenium Met.), Vitamin K (AKA: Vitamin K2, Menadione, Menaphthone, Menaquinone, Phylloquinone), Boron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Vanadium (AKA: Vanadyl Sulfate, Vanadate), Folacin, Iodide, Chloride, Silicon

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Vitamins & Minerals  >  Multi-vitamins
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4.3  Effectiveness
3.7  Side Effects
4.7  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 5 Centrum Multivitamin side effects and 3 Centrum Multivitamin benefits.

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The generic name of this medication is not noted yet. Brand names are Vi-Daylin Multivitamin, Centrum and Theragran.

Centrum Multivitamin is manufactured by Wyeth Ayerst Pharmaceuticals.

The active ingredients of this medication are calcium phosphate and magnesium oxide.

This medication is a nutritional supplement for people whose diet may be deficient in certain vitamins and minerals.
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Calcium 7.33 6.28 0.78 3 Get Info
Centrum Multivitamin 6.05 5.35 1.47 21 Get Info
Vitamin E 6 4.66 0 4 Get Info
Klor-Con 5.75 3.45 2.38 4 Get Info
Vitamin D3 5 3.68 2.72 3 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Centrum Multivitamin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 5.2% 6.7% 67.9% 17.2% 3%
Balance/Equilibrium 4.5% 3.7% 80.6% 8.2% 3%
Blood Pressure 3% 2.2% 88.8% 5.2% 0.7%
Breathing 3% 2.2% 85.8% 8.2% 0.7%
Confidence 6% 4.5% 76.1% 11.2% 2.2%
Coordination/Motor Skills 2.2% 9% 68.7% 17.9% 2.2%
Digestion 5.2% 8.2% 74.6% 8.2% 3.7%
Emotional Well-being 3.7% 9% 74.6% 10.4% 2.2%
Energy 10.4% 8.9% 48.1% 24.4% 8.1%
Eyesight 4.5% 3.7% 84.3% 5.2% 2.2%
Memory 3.7% 8.2% 77.6% 8.2% 2.2%
Mental Clarity 5.2% 5.2% 73.9% 12.7% 3%
Pain 4.5% 6% 82.1% 5.2% 2.2%
Patience 4.5% 5.2% 82.8% 4.5% 3%
Sexual Health 3% 5.2% 82.1% 7.5% 2.2%
Skin Complexion 4.5% 5.2% 77.6% 11.2% 1.5%
Sleep 3.7% 8.2% 71.6% 13.4% 3%
Stress Level 4.5% 6.7% 70.1% 17.2% 1.5%
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Commonly Reported Centrum Multivitamin Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 86.4% 9.1% 2.3% 2.3% 0%
Allergic Reaction 92.2% 2.6% 0.9% 3.4% 0.9%
Anxiety 82.9% 2.4% 7.3% 0% 7.3%
Blurred Vision 90.2% 7.3% 0% 0% 2.4%
Breathing Difficulties 92.7% 2.4% 2.4% 2.4% 0%
Change in Weight 91.3% 2.6% 2.6% 2.6% 0.9%
Cold Symptoms 90.2% 4.9% 4.9% 0% 0%
Confusion 92.7% 7.3% 0% 0% 0%
Constipation 89.8% 3.4% 4.5% 2.3% 0%
Dark / Tarry Stools 89.7% 5.2% 1.7% 2.6% 0.9%
Depression 92.7% 0% 2.4% 2.4% 2.4%
Diarrhea 92.2% 6.2% 0% 1.6% 0%
Dizziness 87.6% 6.2% 2.3% 1.6% 2.3%
Drowsiness 87.8% 4.9% 2.4% 2.4% 2.4%
Fatigue 83.7% 6.2% 3.1% 3.1% 3.9%
Fever 95.1% 4.9% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 92.7% 2.4% 2.4% 0% 2.4%
Headache 89.2% 4.6% 1.5% 0% 4.6%
Insomnia 85.4% 9.8% 0% 2.4% 2.4%
Irregular Heartbeat 85.4% 2.4% 7.3% 2.4% 2.4%
Mood Swings 87.8% 0% 9.8% 2.4% 0%
Muscle Cramping 92.7% 2.4% 4.9% 0% 0%
Nausea 89.7% 3.4% 3.4% 0.9% 2.6%
Sensitivity to Light 92.7% 0% 7.3% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 97.6% 0% 2.4% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 87.8% 4.9% 4.9% 2.4% 0%
Vomiting 95.7% 1.7% 0.9% 0.9% 0.9%
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Less Commonly Reported Centrum Multivitamin Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Appetite Loss 93% 4.3% 1.7% 0.9% 0%
Bleeding 96.5% 1.7% 0.9% 0.9% 0%
Bone Pain / Ache 87.8% 4.3% 2.6% 2.6% 2.6%
Breathing Difficulties 94.3% 3.4% 1.1% 0% 1.1%
Change in Sex Drive 91.3% 5.2% 3.5% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 90.9% 2.3% 4.5% 0% 2.3%
Dry Mouth 88.8% 5.2% 1.7% 2.6% 1.7%
Fever 94.3% 3.4% 2.3% 0% 0%
High Blood Pressure 94.3% 2.3% 2.3% 0% 1.1%
Irregular Heartbeat 93.2% 4.5% 2.3% 0% 0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth 93% 3.5% 0% 0.9% 2.6%
Mood Swings 86.4% 9.1% 1.1% 0% 3.4%
Muscle / Joint Pain 87% 5.2% 2.6% 1.7% 3.5%
Reduced Libido 96.1% 2% 2% 0% 0%
Runny Nose 88.7% 5.2% 1.7% 1.7% 2.6%
Sensitivity to Light 90.9% 4.5% 1.1% 0% 3.4%
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Episodes since taking Centrum Multivitamin
Since taking Centrum Multivitamin Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 1%
Fall 4.2%
Hospitalization 1.6%
Seizure 1.6%
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27 Oct 2018 at first it was good , but when I stopped taking the pills , I am having heavy sleeping problems and I eat a lot than before
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23 Jan 2018 I was just wondering whether to use Centrum or not? But prior to that I thought of reading the side effects of the Multivitamins. Thanks to those who have posted about the negative side of it.
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