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Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 dose

2023-02-14 01:30:18
My Vitamin D was 5.5 and Vitamin B12 was 152 four months back. I have been taking Uprise D3 60k tablet once a week and Methycobal 500 mcg two tablets(1000 mcg per day) for last 4 months. Vitamin D has increased to 30.3 and vitamin B12 has increased to 276. Question 1:  How much dose should I take now?Or should i stop both now? Question 2: Is there any side effect if i take these tablets for long time. I am also suffering with grave hyperthyroid and Atrial fibrillation for 26 months and on blood thinner, bp, thyroid tablets for 26 months.
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You should continue with the supplements. They have a huge normal range. So you can't get any toxicity. Secondly you may again have decreased levels of Vit D 3, Calcium and Vit B12 if you stop the supplements.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

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Dear  Brother Greetings! Your complaint  and your concern noted. To give an expert opinion in this case, l need further medical information. So arrange for a expert consultation  today itself. Wish you a happy recovery                          With regards                           Dr.Anil Nair MD

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Optimal vitamin d and B12 levels are 40-60 ng and 300 -600pg respectively.Your levels are still below the optimal levels. You can continue for 3-4:weeks and you could switch over to maintenance dose or with diet supplements

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You can slowly stop those tablets

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management

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If you have normal value of vitamin D and Vitamin B12 after taking medicine then you should take vitamin D and Vitamin B12 containing food in the diet.
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Check the vitamin D and Vitamin B12 level regularl interval period of 1 month and if value is normal for 6 month then no need to worry .
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Please follow good life style as take plenty of fluid and take less spicy and fatty food and keep positive attitude to fight any problem of your life.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Take for another month till you come within the safe zone

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Need few details Kindly consult

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U can stop the vitamins Continue your regular medicine

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