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Can I Take Vitamin D Capsules 3 Times Per Week?

Hello ! Can I take vitamin D capsules 3 times per week?as I m the pt. of 2Dm bloodpressure n thyroid. It became 6month I did total thyroidectomy! N also m taking mediation of arthritis! M taking vitamin d capsules 1 per week bt I feel it s not working o me !!
Wed, 24 Dec 2014
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM. I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Please check the 25 hydroxy vitamin D levels, Calcium, phosphorus before starting on higher dose of vitamin D.

What is the dose of vitamin D you are taking? Is it 2000 iu or 60,000 iu?

In vitamin D deficiency what we give is 60,000 iu every week for 8 weeks followed by monthly vitamin D. If there is no deficiency, monthly or once in 2 months vitamin D 60,000 iu is enough. Over dose can cause problems of increased calcium levels in blood.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
With warm regards,
Dr Ajish TP (MD,DM)
Consultant Endocrinologist.
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Can I Take Vitamin D Capsules 3 Times Per Week?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Please check the 25 hydroxy vitamin D levels, Calcium, phosphorus before starting on higher dose of vitamin D. What is the dose of vitamin D you are taking? Is it 2000 iu or 60,000 iu? In vitamin D deficiency what we give is 60,000 iu every week for 8 weeks followed by monthly vitamin D. If there is no deficiency, monthly or once in 2 months vitamin D 60,000 iu is enough. Over dose can cause problems of increased calcium levels in blood. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help With warm regards, Dr Ajish TP (MD,DM) Consultant Endocrinologist.