Is there a generic for AREDS2?

Is there a generic for AREDS2?

Is there a generic of Preservision Areds 2? Preservision Areds 2 is an over-the-counter brand-name supplement with a combination of nutrients formulated to help prevent age-related macular degeneration. There is no brand-name or generic equivalent with an equivalent mixture of nutrients.

What is the difference between Preservision Areds and PreserVision AREDS 2?

In the AREDS trial, taking the AREDS formula reduced the risk of advanced AMD by about 25% over a five-year period. In the AREDS2 trial, adding omega-3s or lutein + zeaxanthin to the AREDS formulation (containing beta-carotene) had no additional overall effect on the risk of advanced AMD.

How does Ocuvite compare to AREDS2?

PreserVision® and Ocuvite® are NOT interchangeable. Ocuvite vitamins support general eye health but do not contain the same formula that was studied in the AREDS2 trial. Multivitamins are no substitute for an AREDS supplement. They do not contain the same levels of nutrients found in the AREDS 2 Formula.

Is PreserVision AREDS 2 good for macular degeneration?

Results showed that the AREDS2 combination reduced the risk of disease progression by as much as 19 percent and/or of vision loss by 25 percent. In patients with early (Category Two) AMD, the supplements did not slow the disease’s progression to intermediate AMD.

What are the side effects of taking AREDS2?

Minerals (especially taken in large doses) can cause side effects such as tooth staining, increased urination, stomach bleeding, uneven heart rate, confusion, and muscle weakness or limp feeling….Common side effects may include:

  • upset stomach;
  • headache; or.
  • unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth.

Which AREDS is best for macular degeneration?

AREDS 2 Supplements for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that can blur the center of your vision. If you have intermediate AMD in 1 or both eyes, special dietary supplements called AREDS 2 can help slow down vision loss.