Vitamin D3 60k dosage

2023-03-27 18:20:38
I am getting Vitamin D3 deficiency regularly. Usually the dosage prescribed my Dr. will be 60 k capsule weekly once for 8 or 12 weeks. Since I am getting regularly this deficiency, Dr. Suggested me to take 1 capsule per month for next 1 year. Can I capsule 60k per month for life long? Please guide.
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Kindly discuss for your concern

Answered2023-03-29 02:57:07

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Can continue, no problem, get vit D levels checked regularly ( once every 6 months) to check for toxicity

Answered2023-03-28 11:52:00

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

Answered2023-03-28 11:38:55

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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.

Answered2023-03-28 02:26:13

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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.

Answered2023-03-27 19:24:17

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Continue taking vitamin D  check after 3 months  then we can consider to change dose

Answered2023-03-27 19:04:39

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Every 3 monthly monitoring,  dietary and lifestyle modifications needed

Answered2023-03-30 13:00:17

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Need few details Kindly consult

Answered2023-03-28 08:18:01

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Can continue to take but keep checking levels every 3 months to rule out toxicity. Also exercise and take get recommended sunlight in morning hours

Answered2023-03-28 01:41:56

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Take it once a wk for 2 months Recheck
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Sunlight exposure

Answered2023-03-28 01:35:44

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Take atleast 30 minutes Sun exposure in the morning

Answered2023-03-27 18:45:01

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Get your Vit D checked every 3 months

Answered2023-03-27 18:25:00

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