Rashes

• Skin rashes including dermatitis and eczema are side effects of using vitamin E as an ointment on the skin or in hygiene products.
  
  

Digestive Problems

• High doses of vitamin E may cause digestive problems such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain when taken at high doses.
  
  

Bleeding

• Vitamin E can decrease the ability of blood to clot and cause problems with internal bleeding, especially in people who are taking blood thinners such as aspirin.
  
  

Neurological

• Supplements of vitamin E beyond what the body needs may result in dizziness, headache, fatigue and vision problems.
  
  

Heart Disease

• According to the National Institutes of Health, taking supplements of vitamin E increases the risk of heart disease.
  
  

Stroke

• According to the Mayo Clinic, a rare side effect of vitamin E is hemorrhagic stroke, which is bleeding in the brain and can be fatal.
  
  

Warning

• Vitamin E supplementation is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding due to a lack of information about the safety of high doses of vitamin E in unborn babies and young children.