Safety of Daily Oral Vitamin A Supplementation for Individuals With Retinitis Pigmentosa

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In this Subject: Ophthalmology
By this author: Semba Richard D.

Author: Semba Richard D.

Source: Annals of Ophthalmology, Volume 34, Number 3, September 2002 , pp. 194-198(5)

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Abstract:

Many patients with retinitis pigmentosa take 15,000 IU of vitamin A daily, but the safety of supplementation has not been well characterized. A review of the published literature shows that vitamin A supplementation at this level is safe in healthy adult men and nonpregnant women who eat a diet without excessive intake of food high in vitamin A. Annual monitoring of liver enzyme and triglyceride levels is recommended for patients receiving supplementation.

Document Type: Miscellaneous

Publication date: 2002-09-01