PreserVision AREDS 2 and Tiredness: What Users Say

• Cee...
• October 15, 2020

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "Eye doctor suggested taking 2x/day with meals, saying I had the start of Macular Degeneration. At first, I didn't associate the reflux, stomach upset, blurred vision, difficulty focusing on vision, and increased eye fatigue that I was experiencing. I decreased to 1x/day. Not much better. I skipped a day or two and didn't experience the increased blurred vision, upset stomach & reflux. By the way, on a recent blood test, they erroneously tested Vitamin E - which is in PreserVision AREDS 2 - the result was off the charts, way beyond the maximum range. I questioned the eye doctor if the level is too high; he had no comment on it. I've read that doses greater than 400 units/day can cause blurred vision, dizziness, nausea, unusual tiredness, or weakness. Excess Vitamin E supplements can cause an increased risk of bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke) -- A waste of good money, I think."

• Dis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 5, 2021

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "Have a cast-iron stomach so no problems there, although I did cut out my other zinc supplement just in case. I find I have to take it in the morning because it makes me hyper - any later and I can't sleep. I have found I'm more tired, vision is blurry, more floaters, and very, VERY dry eyes - to the point that I can't support my contacts (that I have worn for 40 years with no problems). The PreserVision is the only brand that does this, the one I used previously (I forget the brand) was fine. It's only Vit C & E and some zinc and lutein so I don't understand why PreserVision is so much worse than another. Disappointed and won't take anymore."

• Nan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2018

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "Very negative experience while taking this drug. I made the decision to only take 1 pill a day to start. From the start, I had nausea, each day the nausea grew worse. After about 3 days, I started having hot flashes, mostly occurring at night. I still felt I needed to give the medication a chance for my body to adjust. After about 2 weeks, nausea was less. I then decided to start taking the recommended dose of 1 in the morning and 1 at night. I was unable to tolerate the increase, more nausea accompanied by heartburn. After 5 days, I went back to 1 pill a day. I really did not feel well since I started taking this medication. Waves of nausea, lethargic, constipated. I tried to convince myself that I would eventually adjust to the medication. Anyway, the final straw after being on the medication was the itchy red rash that started on my arms. It spread up and down both arms. My mouth and tongue had a burning sensation. I stopped the medication. After 3 days, the rash has improved."

• Dia...
• May 6, 2017

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I was told to take PreserVision AREDS 2 after an eye exam where the doctor thought he saw early possible macular degeneration in one eye. I took them every day and was noticing that my sight seemed to be deteriorating, and I had more floaters. My eyes seemed tired more after playing piano or reading. Then I ran out and spent a few days without them. My vision improved greatly! Less floaters and I was more able to focus on different tasks. I just played piano without my glasses! Go figure. I have to talk at my appointment in June, but I don't think my body likes them."

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2022

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I'm so sick right now, I don't really like typing this review. I bought a bottle of 120 PreserVision, per my eye dr. orders. I do have M.D. Last night I counted what was left in the bottle. I have taken 28 caplets. I have only been taking one a day. I have been so sick every day. Sick at my stomach, stomach pain, very weak, very tired, my back and joints hurting to the point I have had to use pain meds. I have been to the ER with horrible pain in the middle of my back around to my side and chest. It wasn't a heart issue. My vitals were okay and my blood test was okay. I'm a person who was walking 2 miles most days of the week. I can't now. I have low back pain, leg pain, and heel pain. I have felt very unwell every day since the day I started taking AREDS 2. I can't swear that all these problems are caused by PreserVision, but after reading these reviews I'm not taking more. I told my eye dr. about my problems taking P.V. AREDS 2, he told me to keep taking them."

• tom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2021

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I have been taking this medication for about 3 weeks. I like to read, and that is getting bad. My vision is blurred, making it impossible to do even with my reading glasses, which I don't always use. This stuff is junk, it affects my sleep and my daily activities. I am tired all the time."

• Flo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 2, 2022

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I had been taking it for seven months and noticed issues with my eyes: more blurry vision and ghosting when looking at white text on a dark background on my phone, like when checking the weather app. My eyes seem tired and felt funny. Then I got a floater for the first time. That’s when I found this forum and started reading about other side effects: constipation. Yep. Headaches. Yep. I also started having a floating feeling in my head. It all sent me to the doctor to rule out causes. I’ve stopped taking this and have started feeling better. Anyone experience the ghosting? That’s the one thing I didn’t read here."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2022

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I took one after eating and had a bad stomach ache. I tried again the next morning and became very nauseous and tired, and had projectile vomiting and slept all afternoon. Not a good vitamin for me. My husband takes it and has no problems! Go figure!"

• jor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2022

For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I started taking PreserVision on the advice of an optometrist who said she detected AMD in my right eye. I started taking it 4 months back. About 3 weeks back, I started noticing that my eyes get tired quickly and my vision getting blurred. It seemed to get worse day by day. I assumed that my AMD was getting worse, but does it progress so quickly? Then I read the reviews here and saw other people were getting blurred vision too. I stopped it 3 days back, and it seems my blurred vision is improving. Not sure yet. I am meeting an ophthalmologist this week and hope to find out the truth."

• Jud...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2023

"Beginning macular degeneration, advised by my doctor to use PreserVision. After only one pill, experienced severe epigastric pain that lasted 2 days. Also, nausea, lethargy, and generalized malaise. Won't take this again."

• Gar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2021

"Eye doctor wanted me to start taking these as a precaution against macular degeneration occurring in the future. He had me take another brand last year, which I threw out after two days due to nausea and sweating. Tried this brand for two days, once a day with food. The first day, I developed diarrhea, which I didn't associate with the pill. The second day, I had nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramps, lethargy, and weakness. This stuff is horrible and once again, threw out the bottle. I have been doing research for natural ways to help protect against eye problems, and there are many sound recommendations for the Mediterranean diet, which I will try."