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Are vitamin D capsules of 60K IU safe?
I was diagnosed with Vitamin D deficiency in late 2018. Then my doc prescribed me 60K IU Vit D capsules for 8 weeks ( 1 per week, ie 8 tablets in total).
Then in 2019 may the levels were normal and my score was 105.
As of now I'm again experiencing the symptoms that follows the low levels of vitamin D.
Shall I consume again the 8 tablets (1 per week) of 60K IU?
Is it anyway possible for this to cause toxicity?
Or is it safe?
(I'm 22 years old)
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self medication should be avoided
serum levels of Vitamin D should be assayed before starting medication
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Medication if needed, under prescription is advisable
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Self medication must be avoided as Vit D is a fat soluble vitamin with a potential for toxicity.
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Get serum Vit D3 levels from a reliable lab.
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Consult a doctor.
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Don't take tablets without knowing the vitamin d status. Excess vitamin d level may also cause body harm.
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