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2022-07-13 01:21:30
I had sever deficiency of vitamin D. I was advised to take vitamin d tablet for 8 weeks. Now doctor suggested me to take further 4 weeks. Is it safe to take for another 4 weeks ?
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Answered2022-07-14 15:19:46

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Answered2022-07-13 05:13:08

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Yes it is safe. But rule out the cause behind the deficiency.

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Yes it is

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It is safe. In severe Vit D3 deficiency you should take the medicine for at least 12 weeks, may be more.

Answered2022-07-13 02:01:54

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Yes it is safe since you have severe deficiency and if the levels are still below the adequate range. You can continue for 1-2 months. But after that please check your vit d level.
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check but d levels again after 2 months

Answered2022-07-13 01:51:35

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Yes. Though you can take injectable form of VIT D3 once a month. I understand your problem and would like to help you. Kindly consult to me via chat or call for detailed History and further treatment plan. Thanks

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For severe deficiency you may take inj arachitol 1 amp imly once a month 4 mths Yes if vit d3 is less in blood report you may continue for 2 mth

Answered2022-07-13 01:36:19

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Yes., It's absolutely safe.
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Can help you , kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Yes it's safe

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You need to do vitamin d test to determine the blood levels, after that only the further course is decided

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