Always have blood work done at least every 6 months to make certain supplements and medications are not causing any kidney or liver damage.
Gabapentin gave me horrendous nightmares and Cymbalta caused EXTREME nausea. I could not tolerate either one. Lyrica makes my brain fog worse and caused weight gain. It's all very discouraging.

I believe it depends on what it is and what you are taking it for. I take extra vitamin D in the winter because I don't get the sunshine, but in the summer I only take what is in my calcium supplement. I take the calcium supplement always because I am white, have a family history of osteoporosis and am post menopausal. I take extra vitamin C when people are coughing and hacking around me that I do not take when there are no signs of 'epidemic'. If they are water soluable you can take indefinitely, like vitamin B12, but it might be a waste of money if you don't need it. That is why researching is so important. Also letting your doctor, pharmacist, dietician, naturopath all know what you are using so that they can help you. The more brains the better.

I have been on vitamins and supplements for many years. I also have taken pain meds for years. As long as the meds are working, i will continue taking them. I stopped my vitamins for a couple of months and my pain increased. I eon't do that again.

@A MyFibroTeam Member Hello Sweetheart , i just wanted to one say Hello & God Bless , but also to let you know just in case the Dr' did not tell you that it takes 30 days for the Gabapentin to really work ! well again God Bless you , smooches pooches

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I couldnt tollerate gab even at 100mg i never could function on it n ended up with two failire to respond to two medical emergencies my own n that if my husband and i tried to stick with it for 6 months but ya after the second medical emergency i quit wasnt worth a life to be on it.

Herbal supplements ive been on some for 20 years only taking a break when i cant afford to buy it.