Citracal Prenatal + DHA Side Effects

You should notify your healthcare provider right away if you experience severe nausea or vomiting, unusual bleeding or bruising, or signs of an allergic reaction while taking Citracal Prenatal + DHA. Side effects of the prenatal vitamins, however, are typically minor and don't usually require medical attention. Some of the common side effects of Citracal Prenatal + DHA include fatigue, indigestion, and loss of appetite (which are also all common symptoms of pregnancy).

 

An Introduction to Citracal Prenatal + DHA Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Citracal® Prenatal + DHA prenatal vitamins. However, not everyone who takes the vitamins will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate them quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Citracal Prenatal + DHA. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Citracal Prenatal + DHA side effects with you.)
 

Possible Side Effects of Citracal Prenatal + DHA

Because prenatal vitamins do not need FDA approval, they are typically not studied as thoroughly as other types of medications.
 Therefore, detailed information about the possible side effects of prenatal vitamins is not available. However, based on the side effects of the individual components of Citracal Prenatal + DHA, the following side effects are possible:
 
  • Fatigue
  • Diarrhea or constipation
  • Heartburn or indigestion
  • Muscle aches and pains
  • Metallic taste in the mouth
  • Insomnia
  • Yellow-orange discoloration of the urine
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Gas or belching
  • Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
  • Headaches
  • Intestinal cramps
  • Flushing
  • Loss of appetite.
     
As you can see, many of the possible Citracal Prenatal + DHA side effects are also some of the common aches, pains, and annoyances that are common during pregnancy. Therefore, it can be difficult to tell if a particular side effect is caused by Citracal Prenatal + DHA or by the pregnancy itself.
 
Citracal Prenatal 90 + DHA prenatal vitamins (which contain more iron) are probably more likely to cause stomach upset and constipation, compared to regular Citracal Prenatal + DHA prenatal vitamins.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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