However, we will share with you as much information as possibly can about this subject so that you no longer have any questions left un-answered by the end of this article.
Side Effects
by mouth as directed. Vitamin D is best absorbed when taken after a meal but may be taken with or without food. Alfacalcidol is usually taken with food.
If your doctor has prescribed this medication, take as directed by your doctor. If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. If you are taking the rapidly-dissolving tablets, dry your hands before handling the medication.
Place each dose on the tongue, allow it to dissolve completely, and then swallow it with saliva or water. You do not need to take this medication with water. If you are taking this medication only once a week, remember to take it on the same day each week.
It may help to mark your calendar with a reminder.
1. Elevated Blood Levels
In another 2020 case report, a 56-year-old woman who took an average of 130,000 IU of vitamin D per day for 20 months in hopes of improving symptoms of multiple sclerosis was hospitalized for symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and muscle weakness. Her vitamin D levels were discovered to be 265 ng/mL Note that 130,000 IU is over 30 times the generally recommended safe upper limit of 4,000 IU per day. Even though toxicity is unlikely if you keep your daily intake levels below 10,000 IU per day and avoid excessively high intakes of vitamin D supplements, experts recommend that people with typical vitamin D levels do not exceed 4,000 IU of vitamin D per day Keep in mind that people who are low or deficient in vitamin D typically need to take much higher levels than the current Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of 4,000 IU per day to reach and maintain optimal vitamin D levels.
However, make sure to consult a healthcare professional on what dosage you should take. Toxicity symptoms have been reported at extremely high blood levels in cases where people took megadoses (very high doses) of vitamin D supplements for extended periods of time.
Warnings
D3, also known as cholecalciferol, is a supplement that helps your body absorb calcium.
For The Consumer
Applies to cholecalciferol: oral capsule, oral capsule liquid filled, oral solution, oral suspension, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable
Side effects requiring immediate medical attention
Along with its needed effects, cholecalciferol (the active ingredient contained in Vitamin D3) may cause some unwanted effects. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking cholecalciferol:
Incidence not known
Cough
difficulty swallowing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
hives or itching
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
skin rash
tightness in the chest
unusual tiredness or weakness.