VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID) - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Aluminum interacts with VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)

Aluminum is found in most antacids. Vitamin C can increase how much aluminum the body absorbs. However, it is not clear if this interaction is a big concern. Take vitamin C two hours before or four hours after antacids.

Estrogens interacts with VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)

Vitamin C might decrease how quickly the body gets rid of estrogens. Taking vitamin C along with estrogens might increase the effects and side effects of estrogens.

Fluphenazine (Prolixin) interacts with VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)

Large amounts of vitamin C might decrease how much fluphenazine is in the body. Taking vitamin C along with fluphenazine might decrease the effectiveness of fluphenazine.

Medications for cancer (Alkylating agents) interacts with VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)

Vitamin C is an antioxidant. There is some concern that antioxidants might decrease the effects of some medications used for cancer. If you are taking medications for cancer, check with your healthcare provider before taking vitamin C.

Niacin interacts with VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)

Taking niacin with vitamin C and other antioxidants can decrease the effects of niacin on good cholesterol levels. It is unknown if vitamin C alone decreases the effects of niacin on good cholesterol levels.

Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)

Warfarin is used to slow blood clotting. Large amounts of vitamin C might decrease the effects of warfarin. Decreasing the effects of warfarin might increase the risk of clotting. Be sure to have your blood checked regularly. The dose of your warfarin might need to be changed.

Indinavir (Crixivan) interacts with VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)

Taking large amounts of vitamin C along with indinavir might decrease how much indinavir stays in the body. It's not clear if this interaction is a big concern.

Medications for cancer (Antitumor antibiotics) interacts with VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)

Vitamin C is an antioxidant. There is some concern that antioxidants might decrease the effects of medications used for cancer. If you are taking medications for cancer, check with your healthcare provider before taking vitamin C.

Levothyroxine (Synthroid, others) interacts with VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)

Taking vitamin C along with levothyroxine might increase how much levothyroxine the body absorbs. This can increase the amount of levothyroxine in the body and increase its effects and side effects.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) interacts with VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)

The body breaks down acetaminophen to get rid of it. Large amounts of vitamin C can decrease how quickly the body breaks down acetaminophen. It is not clear if this interaction is a big concern.

Aspirin interacts with VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)

Aspirin is removed by the body through the kidneys and in the urine. Vitamin C might decrease how the body removes aspirin and could potentially increase the amount of aspirin in the body. But it's not clear if this is a big concern.

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate (Trilisate) interacts with VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)

Vitamin C might decrease how quickly the body gets rid of choline magnesium trisalicylate. It is not clear if this interaction is a big concern.

Salsalate (Disalcid) interacts with VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)

Vitamin C might decrease how quickly the body gets rid of salsalate. Taking vitamin C along with salsalate might cause too much salsalate in the body, and increase the effects and side effects of salsalate.

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