Prenatal Vitamins + DHA Side Effects?

augieskitchen · January 2012

I've felt lightheaded, dizzy, and have had a slight headache all day. Has anyone else ever experienced that? I just switched over to the Up & Up Gummies with DHA.

on_a_whim · January 2012

Hmmm... I've never heard of DHA causing headaches/dizziness, or otherwise... perhaps you are coming down with something? Hope you feel better.

megs2011 · January 2012

I feel sick if I don't eat with them so I would try that maybe.

08/09/08...our lucky numbers! · January 2012

CLECyclist:
I did when I didn't eat something with them, or just before. I nearly threw up a couple of times!

This except i also cannot take them with water --- need the take them with OJ.

x3Harmony534 · January 2012

I just switched from regular vitamins to the same ones & have been having headaches EVERY DAY for the past week. I didn't even consider it could be the vitamins, but now that I think about it it happened at the same time. Hmmmm...

kellyrn9956 · January 2012

DHA does have side effects for some ladies. I get exacerbations of my panic disorder on DHA. I have started DHA and stopped it multiple times, and the panic attacks come with the DHA, and stop when I stop it. I actually Googled it and did find a link. Something about an effect on the brain.

Also, the iron in some prenatals can be hard for women to handle. Including headaches.

Try a Flintstone with a 400mg folic acid supplement. It's the only vitamin I can handle on a regular basis. My RE says this is fine.

kaybuggy87 · January 2012

i take the "nature made" brand prenatals with DHA and haven't noticed anything... though i do take them right before bed.

bridetobemo · January 2012

I started taking vitafusion prenatal gummies and havent felt lightheaded or dizzy at all they actually seem to give me an energy boost

blakebee · January 2012

I switched prenatals three or four times due to headaches and found that it was due to the "extras" in the vitamins that hold them together. I never tried gummies, but I couldn't take the binders in regular vitamins. I take ones that come in capsule form and I've been fine. Also, iron bothers some women, like another poster said. Try switching to another brand?

rbecca1288 · January 2012

I haven't experienced any side effects just the yucky fish taste blech

SpartanGirl24 · January 2012

I would make sure you eat something before you take them. I get light headed and sick to my stomach if I don't eat before I take my vitamins.

calli0pe00 · January 2012

I have the Nature Made with DHA and have not experienced any side effects. My bottle does say that the vitamin needs to be taken with food, which I always do. I got a small pill box with a few inside to carry in my purse in case I forget to take it at home.

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