Why is it bad to take prenatal vitamins when not pregnant?
                                
                                
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                                High doses of iron supplements may cause stomach upset, nausea, and vomiting. This is one reason why taking prenatal vitamins when not pregnant is a bad idea. Prenatal vitamins have high concentrations of some nutrients.