Do you think you can overdose on vitamins?

Question

I've been taking 4 women's vitamins a day, when the dosage says to just take 2. I was getting bad cramps in the arch of my feet, I think because of my running, so I thought that it could be a lack of potassium. So, I thought that I should take more vitamins.

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If you're think you're lacking in potassium, try eating potassium rich foods instead. Don't overdo it on taking your actual vitamins. There are actually some that can be toxic if you get way too much of.

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Too much potassium can kill you. I'm not exaggerating in the least bit. You'll eventually have a heart attack. If you're having symptoms, you need to see a doctor ASAP and tell them you may have overdosed on vitamins.

If the vitamins contain iron, you can very easily can poison yourself taking too many.

Don't take more than the label tells you to...just don't.

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It depends whats in the vitamins. Some you'll just pee out any extra and others you can overdose on. Always follow directions on the bottle.

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Also just buy potassium supplements instead of taking a multivitamin for it. Magnesium supplement help with cramps also

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Yes, you can overdose on vitamins. 
As an example - if you overdose on potassium it can cause paralysis.

Anything can poison you if you take too much. Including water.

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Yes, you can. Too much of anything can mess you up

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Look up fat soluble vitamins vs water soluble. While I doubt 4 instead of 2 will kill you, I'm sure it will cause some unsavory side effects

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The amount you're taking, probably not kill you but can cause harm. Especially too much iron.

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I eat fairly well and love my fruits and veggies. When we were TTC my doctor told me to take prenatals. I did and would get these awful headaches and an upset stomach. I would stop after two days of this and I would feel guilty and try again the next month and the same thing would happen. I tried Flintstones gummies even and had the same result. When I got pregnant and busted out the original bottle of them and forced myself to try again. This time I was actually pregnant and I knew my baby could need them. Well...I havent felt sick taking them since and that was back in January. I truly don't think my body knew what to do with the extras... It could be something else but that's my experience.

Do you think you can overdose on vitamins?

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