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My drs and I kept trying to solve my severe low energy and all over muscle pains. These were constant, over and above upo and down anemia, and pain killers/exercises for stenosis and related lower back disease. Also different from the sedative effect of my anti-depressant. Tested ok on thyroid. Tested for Vitamin D and forget exact number, but I was severely low. Have been on 50k units of erg...

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Dr. ordered blood test. Severely low Vit D Levels. Prescribed 50,000 units twice a week for 2 months. Just took 2nd dose after a week since the first dose caused me nausea and severe muscle pain. I was diagnosed with the flu so maybe that was it and not the effect of the pill. Trying it again to see what if any affect it has on me. Will report back in.

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Sabrina | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/10/2023
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency (High Dose Therapy)
Overall rating 1.7
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I took Ergocalciferol 50,000 once a week for 8 weeks. It has ruined my life, some how it removed all of my adipose tissue. I’m also now anemic and my body has become very fragil and weak. I wish I would have read more before taking this medication. It should have never been prescribed to me to begin with being that I had a history of kidney stones but my doctor did so anyway.

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Scared | 45-54 | Female | Patient
11/1/2023
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency (High Dose Therapy)
Overall rating 1.7
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I was prescribed vitamin D2 1.25mg once a week for 3 months. I didn’t really have any symptoms other than I was always really thirsty all the time and also I lost an extreme amount of fat loss but not in weight only a few pounds. This medication has taken away all my fat layer, my adipose tissue layer from my entire body. I went from a size 10 to a size 4, I am so scared of what’s happening to my body, it has also lowered my appetite. I have to force myself to eat. Do Not take this medication. I also have kidney stones so I’m not even sure why my doctor prescribed this medication to me Read More Read Less

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Anonymous9 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/11/2023
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency (High Dose Therapy)
Overall rating 1.0
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I took one D2 and the next day I was getting spasms and bad headaches. I also was getting dizzy and felt real weak. I also had abdominal pain. I also saw it can cause kidney stones which I have a history of. Do not take if you have a history of kidney stones.

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Lovelykitten | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/5/2022
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency (High Dose Therapy)
Overall rating 4.3
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It didn't give me any side effects, it did help me not get sick so easily, and it did give me a ton of energy sometimes at night when I try to sleep i wonder if this pill that is keeping me awake with so much energy. But I do still get sleep it doesn't keep me awake all night just seem like I had more energy at night that all.

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Jessica | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/17/2022
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
Overall rating 3.0
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I noticed my nail bits and right hand turning yellow. I was worried of my kidneys and liver, however turned out I had a vitamin D2 Deficiency of 5! I am prescribed 4 pills to take 1 once a week (insurance covers weekly) for 84 days. 3/17/2022 my first day taking Vitamin D2 MG (50,000 Units) green capsule. I took with water and a danish for food. - STAY TUNED FOR NEXT WEEK on how this turned out.

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Tcruzzy | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/29/2021
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency (High Dose Therapy)
Overall rating 2.7
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Im taking 50,000 iu, once a week for a Vitamin D deficiency. I noticed I was feeling extremely tired and weak, so my doctor ordered a round of test that revealed tge deficiency. I was terrified of taking such high doses and am a bit nervous at this point. I took my second pill yesterday, exactly one week after the first, and I woke up having pretty sharp lower back pains. Im very in-tune with my body so I became alerted immediately. I notice the pain does come and go and even gets worse randomly. The first week I was fine, I even felt slightly more energetic, but the back pain worries me so I'll probably call the doctor to make sure my kidneys are not being damaged. I also notice a slight headache Ive never had before. I wish you all health.Read More Read Less

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Debra | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/12/2021
Condition: Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency
Overall rating 1.0
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I started taking this medication for Vitamin D deficiency. By the second week I experienced excruciating lower back pain and severe muscle spasms. Iâ??ve been confined to my bed/couch for the past 5 days, taking muscle relaxers and pain pills. Only until I read the reviews here and saw others experiencing lower back pain did I realize itâ??s the massive amount of Vitamin D (50,000/week) I was taking! Iâ??m trashing this drug and heading outside to get some sun!!!

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dr. h | 75 or over | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/17/2019
Condition: Osteoporosis
Overall rating 3.7
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Note that D2 and D3 are NOT the same and have different uses. High levels of D2 (50,000) are tolerated and are used to increase calcium intake by bones. D3, often used for psoriasis should be a lower dose. D3 also produced by sunlight, approx. 10,000 iu with 10min of half body sun. Dr. H. physiologist.

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50s male | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
4/14/2019
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
Overall rating 3.7
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Why are doctors prescribing D2? I read from several sources that D3 is more easily absorbed and more effective, and it's easy and inexpensive to buy anywhere. I will be taking D3 supplements and see if it is better.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/8/2018
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
Overall rating 1.3
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Hi again, it's me lol. I posted early this morning and have another update. Day 2. Just had another massive explosive diarrhea episode. It was grand. It happened after I drank some iced coffee. Again, I'm not prone to blowing up the toilet but there it is. No other changes to report. Just bought some B12 1000 mg which was also recommended by my doc yesterday. Gonna pop one after I eat. Y'all pray for me, I don't want to have this sour feeling in my stomach and raavaging the john. I hope this is just a temporary setback on the road to health. I'll be back with more updates. Toodaloo. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 35-44 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/8/2018
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
Overall rating 2.3
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Went for my follow up visit yesterday and was told my Vitamin D level was tested at 7 -- which the doc said was SUPER low. Was prescribed Vit D2 1.25 mg (50,000 unit) to be taken once a week for 3 months. I took my first dose 4 hours ago at 12:47am and just woke up to go to the bathroom and had explosive diarrhea. I seldom get explosive diarrhea. Lol I couldn't believe I didn't blow up the toilet LMAO. Anyway, just thought I'd leave a review. Found this site right before taking my first dose a few hours ago and read all the comments. I don't ever write reviews but I thought it might be helpful to keep a journal of this 3 month journey back to Vitamin D health. No signs of naseau, nothing else to mention other than my bowels feel really cleaned out now hahaha. Good luck to everyone's health. You got this.Read More Read Less

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Bippy | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/1/2017
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency (High Dose Therapy)
Overall rating 5.0
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Vit D level recently tested at 17. Prescribed 50,000 IU twice a week for six weeks, 5,000 IU daily thereafter. On third dose now and feeling much better. Energy is increased and stable throughout the day, joint pain, especially at night, is much reduced. I lived in Alaska for 30 years, now Washington state, where D production via skin is limited. So glad my new PA caught this issue.

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MaggieInIllinois | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/1/2017
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency (High Dose Therapy)
Overall rating 2.3
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Used 50,000 units once a week for three months. Testing of Vit D level increased slightly. C0ntinued for another 3 months and still did not meet minimum "normal." I experience sharp, stabbing pain in my toes and calf of legs.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/6/2017
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
Overall rating 2.3
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I took the egocalciferol weekly for eight weeks. Little to no improvement was noted at follow-up labs. Back on it again for another eight weeks. The side-effect I noticed was my loss of taste, which I noted from another testimonial. Very weird; nothing else to report. I am hoping for improvement after this course.

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maffieinillinois | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/16/2016
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency (High Dose Therapy)
Overall rating 2.0
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Used 50,000 units once a week for six months. Testing of Dit D level increased slightly. I experience sharp, stabbing pain in my toes and calf of legs.

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FoonTheElder | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/21/2015
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency (High Dose Therapy)
Overall rating 2.7
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I have used it a number of times for Vitamin D deficiency. Improves the level a little bit, but not usually enough to get to the minimum level. Side effects, headache, dizziness.

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Lisa | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/14/2015
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency (High Dose Therapy)
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking Vitamin D2 for 2 months and it has brought my levels way up. I have experienced low back pain, and wondered if this was a side effect?

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Maureen | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/3/2015
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
Overall rating 1.0
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Dr. ordered blood test. Severely low Vit D Levels. Prescribed 50,000 units twice a week for 2 months. Just took 2nd dose after a week since the first dose caused me nausea and severe muscle pain. I was diagnosed with the flu so maybe that was it and not the effect of the pill. Trying it again to see what if any affect it has on me. Will report back in.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/10/2014
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
Overall rating 4.3
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I had been feeling extremely tired and had no energy no matter how much I slept for almost a year. It turns out my Vitamin D level was 13.9 so the doctor put me on ergocalciferol. I have to take once a week for 3 months then retest vitamin d levels. I've been taking this for almost 2 months now and have noticed a ton of improvement. After 3 weeks of taking it I noticed I had more energy and by the 5 weeks I felt back to normal again. I can't believe I had been living like that for so long! The only side effect I have is that after I take it I get tired, so tired that I have to take a nap or I can't function. Once I wake up from my nap I feel fine though. For people with sensitive stomachs, make sure you eat something before you take it or else you might have stomach pain/cramps/nausea. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/2/2014
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
Overall rating 3.0
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Have not been retested since started-50,000 every week. My lower back is hurting constantly since treatment began. Is this a side effect anyone else has had?

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