Vitamin A: What Other Drugs Will Affect Vitamin A


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What other drugs will affect vitamin A?


Before taking vitamin A, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

  • oral birth control pills,
  • cholestyramine (Questran), or
  • mineral oil.

You may not be able to take vitamin A, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with vitamin A. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines or herbal/health supplements.



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Last updated: February 13, 2004

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