Vitamin C

Common brands: Vitamin C Serum, Vitamin D, Tylenol Extra Strength, Tylenol Regular Strength, Aspirin 325

Top reporter: Flexigo Inc

Vitamin C [EPC]Provitamin D2 Compound [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Vitamin B12 [EPC]
89,180
Total Reports
38,338
Serious Reports
7,589
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (8.51%)

Patient Demographics

Male
25,677
Female
57,035

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Vitamin C.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FATIGUE 10,781
7.3%
2 HEADACHE 7,705
5.2%
3 PAIN 7,547
5.1%
4 NAUSEA 7,467
5.1%
5 DIARRHOEA 7,312
5.0%
6 OFF LABEL USE 7,199
4.9%
7 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 7,146
4.8%
8 DYSPNOEA 5,770
3.9%
9 ARTHRALGIA 5,516
3.7%
10 DIZZINESS 5,436
3.7%
11 RASH 5,187
3.5%
12 ASTHENIA 5,020
3.4%
13 VOMITING 4,686
3.2%
14 PRURITUS 4,185
2.8%
15 MALAISE 3,975
2.7%
16 INSOMNIA 3,872
2.6%
17 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 3,754
2.5%
18 FALL 3,681
2.5%
19 PYREXIA 3,680
2.5%
20 NASOPHARYNGITIS 3,578
2.4%
21 WEIGHT INCREASED 3,558
2.4%
22 PNEUMONIA 3,521
2.4%
23 HYPERTENSION 3,477
2.4%
24 PERIPHERAL SWELLING 3,460
2.3%
25 JOINT SWELLING 3,412
2.3%
26 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 3,348
2.3%
27 WEIGHT DECREASED 3,318
2.2%
28 DECREASED APPETITE 3,305
2.2%
29 ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER 3,295
2.2%
30 ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT 3,282
2.2%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.