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<span id="v73982975" class="anchor" ></span><div class="para" > <p >Many adults take relatively large amounts of <span class='resolvedDrug' tabindex='0' role='link' productId='0'>vitamin E</span> for months to years without any apparent harm. However, high doses of <span class='resolvedDrug' tabindex='0' role='link' productId='0'>vitamin E</span> may increase the risk of bleeding, particularly for adults who are also taking an anticoagulant (especially <span class='resolvedDrug' tabindex='0' role='link' productId='0'>warfarin</span>), which makes blood less likely to clot. Occasionally, adults who take very high doses develop muscle weakness, fatigue, nausea, and diarrhea.</p></div>

Symptoms

<span id="v73982979" class="anchor" ></span><div class="para" > <p >The diagnosis of <span class='resolvedDrug' tabindex='0' role='link' productId='0'>vitamin E</span> toxicity is based on the person’s history of using <span class='resolvedDrug' tabindex='0' role='link' productId='0'>vitamin E</span> supplements and symptoms.</p></div>

Diagnosis

<span id="v73982983" class="anchor" ></span><div class="para" > <p >Treatment of <span class='resolvedDrug' tabindex='0' role='link' productId='0'>vitamin E</span> toxicity involves stopping <span class='resolvedDrug' tabindex='0' role='link' productId='0'>vitamin E</span> supplements. If necessary, vitamin K, which helps blood clot, is given to stop bleeding.</p></div>

Vitamin E Excess

(Vitamin E Toxicity)