I had a penile trauma and have been taking Vitamin E supplements for the past two months. How long should I take it?
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Q. Does taking Vitamin E supplements for a longer duration cause toxicity?

Answered by
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
This is a premium question & answer published on Sep 19, 2022 and last reviewed on: Aug 25, 2023

Hi doctor,

I had a penile trauma without a fracture one month ago. In addition, my doctor prescribed Vitamin E supplements for two months to prevent Peyronie's disease. Is one month enough? Because I am taking 1000 mg per day and I am feeling a little sick.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. Yes, it is enough. The recommended daily dose is 200 mg or 400 mg on alternate days. If you take 1000 mg, you will get toxicity from vitamin E. So please stop it. There is no need for further treatment now. Vitamin E is fat-soluble and can be found in the blood for up to six months.

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

If I stop taking these supplements, will I develop Peyronie's disease? And will vitamin E cause complications during the next six months?

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. If you stop taking vitamin E, there will be no risks or complications. Peyronie's disease is likely to occur because it begins with inflammation and pain and then stabilizes after six months. If you do not have pain or inflammation right now, you are unlikely to develop it.

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your reply.

Is it common to prescribe Vitamin E after a penile trauma on erection? Is one month of recovery enough to completely heal without fibrosis? Thank you.

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Hi,

Glad to have you back!

I am here to help you get the best medical advice.

Yes, Vitamin E is usually prescribed at a dose of 400 mg once every two days. One month is enough for healing, provided there is no pain or swelling now. It can heal without fibrosis. If there is any pain or swelling, then we need to wait for it to go and observe for a month after recovery.

I hope this information will help you. Please revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Hi doctor,

Thanks for your answer.

And generally for how long do you prescribe it after the trauma? So I really do not need to continue it for one more month?

Thank you.

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Hi,

Once more, thank you for allowing us to be of service to you.

We value the high level of confidence you have in us!

Generally, I prescribe it for three months. But as I said, in your case if no swelling or pain, it is fine if discontinued.

I hope this information will help you. Please revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.


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