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Should Vitamin D Supplement Be Taken To Manage Depression And Anxiety?

I m experiencing depression/anxiety and am wondering if my Vitamin D needs to be increased. Had blood tested thru family doctor and it is at 35 ng/ml. Our winter was so long here in the Northeast, and I have experienced SAD before. I try to use a blue light. How many IUs of Vitamin D can I safely take. My D3 supplement contains 1000 iu. Don t worry, I m taking action to combat this, had appointment with family doctor, changed anti-depressant med from Wellbutrin XL to the other Wellbutrin taken twice a day. Also, have scheduled an appointment with counselor. Thx
Wed, 25 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Take vitamin D and continue using it for the prescribed time and then get your levels checked. You might need calcium or vitamin tablet for long. Continue Wellbutrin. Wellbutrin may cause insomnia so take it in morning time.

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Should Vitamin D Supplement Be Taken To Manage Depression And Anxiety?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Take vitamin D and continue using it for the prescribed time and then get your levels checked. You might need calcium or vitamin tablet for long. Continue Wellbutrin. Wellbutrin may cause insomnia so take it in morning time. Best Wishes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.