Before I was diagnosed with Vit D deficiency, I had severe aches and pains in my joints. It was so bad that I had to use a walker and couldn't drive my car. I also suffered severe depression. I went to the dr and didn't get a diagnosis but he gave me an antibiotic and it seemed to improve my situation. When it was time for my pap exam, my ob/gyn did tests and called me saying I needed Vitamin D an...
50000 IU capsules on a weekly basis seems to be nothing but a ploy to charge heavy for the prescription drug. The oral drops of Calcidol and Dridol are 8000 iu/ml. If one takes 1 ml per day for 7 days, it will be ~56000 iu(8000x7). In my opinion, the use of Vitamin D on a daily basis is more effective than weekly tablet which just offers only convinience. In addition drops are more conviniet (...
Dory | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/5/2009
Condition: Osteoporosis
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have used this medication for 6 months in dose od 50,000 units once a month. now my hair is falling out on top of head
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/7/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
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I have a presciption for 8 125 mg doses, the day following my second dose, the blisters on my hands became painful. The following day, I broke out with a rash of blotchy, red rashes, back, chest, belly legs and arms. It will be a week tomorrow, and I am still a "mess". The pain has subsided however, it is now itchy. Plan to see a dermatologist soon.
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newperson | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/5/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
Overall rating 5.0
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I had 1/4 of the vitamin D that I should have. Had all sorts of symptoms associated with low vitamin D levels. It took doctors 5 years to discover it. I am now a new person. Lots of energy. Pain level drastically lowered. Vitamin D now in normal range. Take it every other week, along with 2000 units daily. I'm a new person.
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Jim | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/16/2008
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
Overall rating 3.0
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50000 IU capsules on a weekly basis seems to be nothing but a ploy to charge heavy for the prescription drug. The oral drops of Calcidol and Dridol are 8000 iu/ml. If one takes 1 ml per day for 7 days, it will be ~56000 iu(8000x7). In my opinion, the use of Vitamin D on a daily basis is more effective than weekly tablet which just offers only convinience. In addition drops are more conviniet (mix with food or liquid) than taking a capsule. I continue to take 2000 iu of Calcidol drops on a regular basis and have well maintained my levels. Read More Read Less
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