Are there any side effects of vitamin E capsules?

Find patient medical information for Vitamin E on WebMD including its uses, effectiveness, side effects and safety, interactions, dosage, user ratings and products that have it. read more

Applies to vitamin e: compounding powder, oral capsule, oral liquid, oral solution, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral and topical oil Gastrointestinal Gastrointestinal side effects associated with oral doses greater than 300 units daily have rarely included nausea, diarrhea, and intestinal cramps. read more

In addition to elevated disease risks, overdosing on vitamin E supplements can cause acute side effects. Such effects may include diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, headaches, weakness, fatigue, rash, bruising and blurred vision, according to MedlinePlus. read more

High doses of vitamin E (400 units or more per day) may increase the chance of rare but very serious side effects. There is no proof that high doses of vitamin E help to prevent or treat heart disease. read more