Low vitamin D

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Low vitamin D

Asked for Male, 20 Years

Was diagnosed with low vitamin D(14.92 ng/mL) two months ago. Doctor prescribed Uprise D3 60k 1/week for 8 weeks. I need to know should I stop my vitamin D medicine or should I take it more? If more, then for how many weeks more?

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Dr. Pathan Yesankhan

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Actually if it's level is low before 2 months you have to take vitamin D capsule for 3 months and after that also you can continue if you hav same symptoms.. symptoms present means deficiency is present. vitamin d3 is NOT harmful.

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Dr. Arjun Arumugam General Physician 9 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Arjun Arumugam

General Physician 9 yrs exp Chennai

Please check for current levels to make a decision.

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Consult with a repeat Vitamin D check

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