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Is Vitamin D Advisable While On Losartan For Hypertension?

Posted on Wed, 29 Jun 2016

Question: Should I be taking Vitamin D if I am taking Losartan for hypertension? Also I am taking oxybutinin for urinary problems

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can take.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Yes you can take Vitamin D supplements while on these Medicines.
There is no indication supporting not to take Vitamin D along with these medicines.
However I would recommend you to get your 25, Hydroxy vitamin D levels done to rule out the level of deficiency and decide the dosage required.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (10 hours later)

My granddaughter is having jaw surgery where her jaw will be wired shut. Can u give me helpful hints about what to feed her?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please post a new query

Detailed Answer:
Hi, The follow ups are intended for the same related queries only. You need to post this query as a new query to an Maxillo facial surgeon /Dentist / Orthopedician.
Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar