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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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6.3
5.4  Effectiveness
2.8  Side Effects
5  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 3 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 3.8% 5.7% 70.8% 17.9% 1.9%
Balance/Equilibrium 1.9% 2.8% 84% 10.4% 0.9%
Blood Pressure 1.9% 0.9% 91.5% 5.7% 0%
Breathing 1.9% 2.8% 86.8% 8.5% 0%
Confidence 3.8% 3.8% 80.2% 11.3% 0.9%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0.9% 5.7% 72.6% 19.8% 0.9%
Digestion 2.8% 7.5% 77.4% 10.4% 1.9%
Emotional Well-being 1.9% 5.7% 80.2% 12.3% 0%
Energy 7.5% 9.3% 48.6% 28% 6.5%
Eyesight 3.8% 1.9% 88.7% 4.7% 0.9%
Memory 1.9% 7.5% 80.2% 8.5% 1.9%
Mental Clarity 2.8% 4.7% 76.4% 14.2% 1.9%
Pain 1.9% 1.9% 90.6% 4.7% 0.9%
Patience 1.9% 3.8% 88.7% 3.8% 1.9%
Sexual Health 1.9% 4.7% 84% 8.5% 0.9%
Skin Complexion 2.8% 5.7% 80.2% 10.4% 0.9%
Sleep 1.9% 7.5% 74.5% 15.1% 0.9%
Stress Level 2.8% 5.7% 74.5% 17% 0%
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Commonly Reported Centrum Multivitamin Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 93% 4.2% 1.4% 1.4% 0%
Allergic Reaction 95.8% 2.1% 1.1% 1.1% 0%
Anxiety 87.5% 3.1% 3.1% 0% 6.2%
Blurred Vision 93.8% 3.1% 0% 0% 3.1%
Breathing Difficulties 93.8% 0% 3.1% 3.1% 0%
Change in Weight 95.7% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1%
Cold Symptoms 96.9% 3.1% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 96.9% 3.1% 0% 0% 0%
Constipation 93% 1.4% 4.2% 1.4% 0%
Dark / Tarry Stools 94.7% 3.2% 0% 2.1% 0%
Depression 96.9% 0% 0% 3.1% 0%
Diarrhea 95.1% 4.9% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 95.1% 1% 1.9% 0% 1.9%
Drowsiness 96.9% 0% 3.1% 0% 0%
Fatigue 91.3% 2.9% 3.9% 0% 1.9%
Fever 93.8% 6.2% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 96.9% 0% 3.1% 0% 0%
Headache 93.3% 3.8% 0% 0% 2.9%
Insomnia 90.6% 6.2% 0% 3.1% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 84.4% 3.1% 6.2% 3.1% 3.1%
Mood Swings 93.8% 0% 6.2% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 96.9% 0% 3.1% 0% 0%
Nausea 93.7% 1.1% 3.2% 1.1% 1.1%
Sensitivity to Light 96.9% 0% 3.1% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 96.9% 0% 3.1% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 90.6% 6.2% 0% 3.1% 0%
Vomiting 96.8% 1.1% 1.1% 0% 1.1%
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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 94.7% 4.3% 1.1% 0% 0%
Bleeding 97.9% 1.1% 0% 1.1% 0%
Bone Pain / Ache 94.7% 2.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1%
Breathing Difficulties 97.2% 1.4% 0% 0% 1.4%
Change in Sex Drive 94.7% 3.2% 2.1% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 97.2% 0% 1.4% 0% 1.4%
Dry Mouth 93.7% 4.2% 0% 1.1% 1.1%
Fever 98.6% 0% 1.4% 0% 0%
High Blood Pressure 97.2% 1.4% 0% 0% 1.4%
Irregular Heartbeat 95.8% 2.8% 1.4% 0% 0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth 97.9% 1.1% 0% 0% 1.1%
Mood Swings 93% 5.6% 0% 0% 1.4%
Muscle / Joint Pain 93.6% 4.3% 0% 1.1% 1.1%
Reduced Libido 97.1% 0% 2.9% 0% 0%
Runny Nose 92.6% 3.2% 2.1% 1.1% 1.1%
Sensitivity to Light 97.2% 1.4% 0% 0% 1.4%
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Episodes since taking Centrum Multivitamin
Since taking Centrum Multivitamin Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 1.5%
Fall 3.8%
Hospitalization 2.3%
Seizure 2.3%
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29 Jan 2012 Centrum Multivitamin gives you the energy you need and helps make sure that your bones and all stay healthy.
   —Posted by David S
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20 Jan 2012 mentally,physically and emotionally alert.
   —Posted by Jim Ogoc
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14 Jan 2012 I was recommended by my doctor to start taking centrum after a bout of stress which resulted in loss of appetite and weight loss.. Although it as helped i did get constipation at first but that seems to have subsided now, although my sleep pattern is been irregular.
   —Posted by kristy
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09 Jan 2012 Centrum is a very good vitamin.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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28 Nov 2011 centrummmmm
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