Name: Vitamin C
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Toxicity/S.E.s: Diarrhea. Megadose—diarrhea, kidney stones, precipitation of sickle cell crisis, transient infertility, altered renal secretion of weak acids and bases.
Utility: Large doses may reduce rate of buildup of atherosclerotic plaques in coronary arteries and protect against stroke and heart disease.
Special Features: TB pts. probably need 2x normal amount of vitamin C.