Can taking a multivitamin cause frequent urination?

Answer by  HilaryC (1382)

Vitamins can have different effects on different people. Try not taking it for a week and see if your bathroom habits change.

Answer by  sailoryue (853)

yes. the multi vitamin is putting vitamins that your body needs, and frequent urination is a common side effect. best thing is make sure you drink plenty of water

Answer by  Jenny25 (939)

Yes it can and it usually causes your urine to become a dark yellow color. This is due the the presence of vitamin B12 in your vitamin. It's good to take the vitamin though.

Answer by  Travis404607 (3916)

Typically, multivitamins do not cause frequent urination. The more likely case is that you may have a bladder infection. Sometimes, a person can get too much of one kind of vitamin, which can cause issues with hormones. This could result in nervous responses bringing an urge for urination.

Answer by  Anonymous

B6 is diuretic as is vitamin C at higher doses - I notice increased urination from certain multi's.

Answer by  ToralDwivedi (606)

Multivitamines do not cause polyuria. You can continue them. There can be diabetes mellitus, infection of urinary tract, diabetes insipidus, climatic factors like reduced sweating in cold seasons and if you are a male around 55, get your prostste checked.

Answer by  NurseB (513)

Taking a multivitamin should not increase the frequency of urination though it could effect the color and smell of your urine. Urinary frequency could be a sign of kidney stones, prostate inflammation or simply an overactive bladder. Also test for a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Caffiene will increase urine output.. is it an energy vitamin??

Answer by  bash (1026)

Intake of multivitamin is not the cause for your frequent urination. If you are taking any medicine to reduce swelling, Doctors prescribe medicine for flowing urine to reduce swelling. If you feel thirstry always and your body is weak, check blood sugar to find out whether you have diabetics.

Answer by  TrishWebber (72)

Yes, taking a multivitamin can cause you to urinate more. If you are taking in a lot of water soluble vitamins,(B and C), your body will void the excess.

Answer by  prashanthi (44)

typically taking a multivtitamin does not lead to frequent urination. but in some cases, may have a bladder infection. and it may affect the smell and colour of the urine. sometimes taking a multivitamin can cause to urinate more because if they are taking in lot of water soluble vitamins and body will void the excess

Answer by  rasheedckd (133)

yes, taking multivitamin cause frequent urination, especially vitamin C, Vitamin B, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D. It helps to eliminate excessive bacteria in the urine. All vitamin create a condition in body when necessitates frequent urination.

Answer by  winkie (95)

The short answer is: probably not, but if you're worried you should see your doctor. The most common causes of frequent urination are urinary tract infections, or from simply drinking more water throughout the day - if your water intake goes up, your water output has to go up too.