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Lugol's Iodine Side Effects
Posted by Nikki (Nj) on 06/19/2011
I have been taking lugol's solution for a few months now. I don't have any particular health issues per se, so am basically taking it for overall health. I did notice that after a while my breast has become sore even after my period has come and gone. It is basically sore all day and I am not pregnant. My worry is that it is coming from the Lugol's solution. Has anyone else exereinced this if so what is the cause? I thought that iodine was supposed to help with breast pain.
Lugol's Iodine Side Effects
Posted by Alicia (Orlando, Fl, Usa) on 04/21/2011
Hi everyone:
Thank You for the wonderful information on this website; it is a great resource~ I recently have started supplementation for iodine in the past month and I have noticed a symptom that I am concerned about: burning eyes. Is there a connection between iodine supplementing and this? I am taking all the companion supplements. However, 500 mg of niacin is a little too strong for me at this point, so I am taking 100 mg 2 x/day instead of 500 mg/2 x day. I was taking 4 drops of Lugol's 2% initially, bumped that up to 4 drops 2 x/day and just went up to 6 drops/2 x day. Is this too much? I had detox symptoms before taking the companion supplements, now the eyes seem to be my main issue. If anyone has helpful advice or guidelines, I would love to know.
Thank You!
Lugol's Iodine Side Effects
Posted by Bill (San Fernando, San Fernando, Philippines) on 04/22/2011
Hi Alicia... I don't think you are taking iodine in excess -- you are taking, in effect, only about 32 mgs per day(of 2% Lugol's Iodine).
I think your eye burning problem is more problably caused by niacin excess or overdose:
"Symptoms of overdose of Niacin (B3) include: whole flushing of the body, burning sensation in the eyes, ears, nose, and throat, blurred vision, skin itching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, lightheadedness."
Source: http://www.erowid.org/smarts/vitamins/vitamins_basics1.shtml
You may be getting enough niacin in your diet -- try taking niacin once every two or three days for a while or even eliminating it altogether to see if that makes a difference.
Lugol's Iodine Side Effects
Posted by Lana (Smadre, Ca. ) on 04/22/2011
Hi, I seem to remember someone on this site mentioning that you can tell you are allergic to iodine if you get itchy or watery eyes. I get this side effect myself, so I use the least amount that's helpful. Hopefully you'll find an answer to this problem.
Lugol's Iodine Side Effects
Posted by Jo (Gosford, Nsw / Australia) on 09/07/2012
I work in a lab & use grams iodine when making slides, the iodine fumes make my eyes water & sting.
Lugol's Iodine Side Effects
Posted by Terrylynn (Wylie, Texas) on 03/01/2011
In 1986 when I had a gall bladder scan, I was given iodine tablets. I had a reaction--eyes swelled shut and face swelled as well. Do not remember having any respiratory issues.
I since have eaten shellfish, use salt, etc. without any allergic reactions.
Having been told I had an allergic reaction to the tablets, do you think I could also have allergy issues with the Lugol's Iodine?
I have been reading about the health benefits of Lugol's and very much want to try it. I am having a lot of health issues (breast cancer being one) and believe that it could help me. I am on Armor Thyroid right now as well.
Thank you for any suggestions!!
TerryLynn
Broad Benefits
Posted by Mesem (Toulon, France) on 01/08/2011
Lugol's has a shelf life of 1 month after being prepared. I keep mine in the fridge door too to slow oxidation. It has also stopped my huge allergy type reactions to every change in the weather - wind, rain.
Broad Benefits
Posted by Tee (Chicago, Il) on 06/14/2010
I would like to know how did you use the iodine for keloid scars??
Broad Benefits
Posted by Hersche Chocolatte (South Africa) on 03/02/2015
Interested to know how it worked on the skin tags, keloids
Oral Vs Transdermal
Posted by Jb (Hosmer) on 09/26/2018
How do you "get rid of a root canal?".
Oral Vs Transdermal
Posted by Renee (MO) on 01/26/2023
Anyone have a link for 'extra caps' for the 2% Lugol's solution bottles?
Oral Vs Transdermal
Posted by Bess (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) on 03/28/2014
Thanks Mary from Saskatchewan - I'll check those sources out! Cheers, Bess
Oral Vs Transdermal
Posted by Peacekeeper (New Haven, Ky) on 03/06/2015
I order from infowars.com. Nascent iodine. Good source.
Oral Vs Transdermal
Posted by Philip C (Ireland ) on 11/10/2016
B.P. stands for British Pharmaceutical so it sounds like it's safe for human consumption. However it may need to be diluted with distilled water.
I bought a bottle of this recently and have been researching whether it's safe to drink.
Look up BP USP EP.
Hope this helps
Lugol’s Dosage
Posted by Magnolia16 (Virginia) on 11/08/2016
Could someone tell me how to take these drops that masks the taste? Is it safe to put in the morning coffee, juice? It really makes me gag but offers so much. All I have seen is to put it in water and that is hard for me to swallow.
Lugol’s Dosage
Posted by Shalom (Ca) on 10/09/2020
Marie, do you or your friend take it with other supplements to avoid the die-off effects? How often do you take it and how many drops? Can you give us more details and what benefits you saw. I tried it and had terrible die-off effects so I stopped taking it, but I was still feeling sick for a few weeks after.
Lugol's Formulation
Posted by SKS (Ann Arbor, Michigan) on 11/16/2007
First of all, thank you so much for this great website! Regarding Lugol's Iodine, apparently, its formulation has been changed. I purchased it on the web and received a brochure along stating that effective August 31, 2007 Lugol's would only be available as 2% iodine:4% K Iodide:94% dist.H2O...
Lugol's Formulation
Posted by Marie (St. Louis, MO) on 10/21/2007
Iodine - people need lugol's. This stuff from the pharmacy is not enough. Lugol's has the TWO forms of iodine used by both thyroid and breasts, ovaries and prostate. It has to be ordered online. I noticed in your comments people were buying it from the pharmacy. And that's not the right stuff. jcrow.com has increased their prices so I'm on the hunt for another source.
Lugol's Formulation
Posted by Bill (Longmont, Colorado) on 12/03/2008
The reason Lugol's is made the way it is is because it is a constant concentration solution of Iodine. If some of the water evaporates over time, a drop still has 6.5 mg of elemental iodine in it. This makes it a very safe way to administer iodine.
Broad Benefits
Posted by Heidi (Jackson, WY) on 01/14/2006
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
I used Lugols iodine for a couple months, had more energy and acne improved, then I got a rash. I quit for 3 weeks and have started again at a lower dose.
Broad Benefits
Posted by Hersche Chocolatte (SA) on 03/02/2015
How much Lugol's Iodine can be used for a 10kg jack russel and 40kg German Shepherd?
