User Reviews for Drisdol oral

I took this medication for 8 months(once a week for 8 weeks than once a month for 6 months) I started at 14 and went up th 39 during this time. I had a good experience with it and would recommend it to anyone who needs to bring their number up. I am no longer taking it. My doctor says as long as my number stays up I can stay off it.

I am 62 and just got "prescribed" Drisdol (Ergocalcifer 50000units twice a week.I do not take any "drugs" just vitamins and after reading all the horror stories about this vitamin that is prescribed I am petrified to take it! Any thoughts??? Thank you!

Have only been on 50000unt/once a wk for 3 wks. Am pleased with the return of energy,but not pleased at all with the mood change, and lack of concentration. Am thinking about discontinuing because of moods(almost mild paranoia). I did not know I had low Vit. D, had no complaints, found in bloodwork.I do have hypothyroidism and take synthroid, but this has been under control for years. Has anyone else had mood changes with this med? Also some nauseau and increased amt. of urination,. May stop prescription and just take ovc Vit D.Read More Read Less

I have taken this pill for four weeks now and I feel more energised more alert than I have for over two years. I feel like I have my life back.

Low blood calcium after a total thyroidectomy. My parathyroid glands were damaged but are recovering (hopefully). I was prescribed Vit D2 to help my body absorb calcium better. It seems to be working? I do not have any side effects - feel fine. I take 1 capsule twice a week.

I am used to having severe cramps in my legs. The cramps have gone away after 4 weeks of taking this drug. Otherwise no side affects.

I have taken my fifth capsule yesterday. I have to take it once a week for 8 weeks than once per month for 6 weeks. So far the side effects I have had is dizziness, sleepiness and whenever I turn my head from side to side it sounds like paper rattling in my head. It sounds strange. I have never experienced anything like this before. Has anyone else had these symptoms?

My vitamin D level was a 21 so I was put on 50000 IU's per week for 8 week. After the third week I had diarreha, chills, body aches and then red rash (similiar to a sunburn) on my arms, chest,stomach and legs.

The doctor assured me that Drisdol Maximum D3 is vitamin D3, or cholecalciferol. IT IS NOT!!!IT IS VITAMIN D2, OR ERGOCALCIFEROL!!! It is made by irradiating mushrooms. Dr. R Vieth, a prominent researcher, has concluded that vitamin D2 should not be regarded as a nutrient suitable for supplementation! I discovered it was D2 when my blood test showed both vitamin D2 and D3. The first person I talked to at the pharmacy where I got the drug told me it was vitamin D3, but I later talked to a pharmacist who agreed it is D2. She said my doctor had prescribed D3 but in doses that was only available as D2, so they called my doctor who said to give me the D2. The pharmacist said it happens frequently that doctors prescribe vitamin D3 in doses only available as D2, and no wonder since the drug company has deceptively named their vitamin D2 "Maximum D3"!! My side effects included abdominal pain and bad anxiety. I am surprised that the FDA would allow such deceptive practice!!Read More Read Less

I have just started taking this medication. 50,000 weekly. I had violent vomiting the second week I took it, with the nausea gradually diminishing as the week progressed.

I was givin this prescription for twice weekly for 12 weeks. When do I take it and does it need food to take with it

I was taking 50,000 units twice a week for 5 months. I am now taking 50,000 units once a week pluse 1000 units daily. My level has come from 12 to 41 at the 5 month point. My only complaint is that it makes my mouth sore for about 3 days after taking it. A little better since I am not on the higher doses.

I have been having pain in all of my joints and at times can't walk without extreme pain. This pain started within 3 days of starting this drug.

My vitamin D level was a 9, so my Dr. prescribed me 50,000 units once a week. This is my third week taking it and my only side effect is pain in some of my joints. The pain is moderate, but tolerable. I only get this pain the day I take it and the day after. Luckily no experience with blisters as others have mentioned. Knock on wood....

I was just diagnoised with Vitamin D Deficiency and will be taking 50000 units twice a week. From what I have read from others listed, I am terrified about what the side effects are going to be for me! WOW this is going to be fun!

No side effects. Have been on it for a year.Very quickly reversed a Vitamin D deficiency. Was not ill all winter. I think it has boosted my immune system!

I have only been taking it for a few days so not sure how this is going to be effective in the long run for my Vitamin D deficiency.

I have just started my once a week - 50000. Three days later, I am broken out in whelts, they are painful and itch. Worse ones on my chin and around my eye. Dozens on both arms and legs and all in between. My head is full and I want to use a Brillo pad on them. My Vitamin D level was 8.6 and I had surgery in the same week of diagonis. I am also experiencing extreme joint pain in entire body. Moving my arms and neck is horrible. Has anyone else experienced this type of reaction? I couldn't reach my DR but spoke with my pharmacist and he said it could be any one of three things I am current taking - Vitamin D, Hydrocodone and Cipro (the last two pertain to my surgery)Read More Read Less

I have had very bad heartburn associated with this drug.