10 Common Myths About Multivitamins Everybody Believes (4 of 6)

Myth 6: I’m on prescription drugs, so taking multivitamins is a big “no-no.”

This is generally not true. Although it is best to discuss these concerns with a doctor, for the most part, multivitamins don’t interact with prescription medications. Blood thinners such as Coumadin or Jantoven are a major exception, as multivitamins containing vitamin K will decrease their effectiveness. 

Myth 7: Since I’m taking a daily multivitamin, I can eat all the fried chicken that I want!

We mean, yeah, you could. But we also know you’re saying that for the lolz. This myth is the inverse of Myth 1. Much like you still need a multivitamin when you’re eating healthy, it’s common sense that you would still want to make good food choices even when taking a vitamin.