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I have very low vitamin d, i'll use vit d3 50, 000 iu (pharmacist recommends 1 tablet weekly for 8 weeks then 1 monthly). any side effects, warnings?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

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Sounds good: Your doc and pharmacist are up to date on the latest dosage for vitamin d. What they recommend is what is used today. No side effects but get a follow up d level by your doc when you see him/her again.

Answered 8/13/2016

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A member asked:

I have very low vitamin d, i'll use vit d3 50, 000 iu (pharmacist recommends 1 tablet weekly for 8 weeks then 1 monthly). any side effects, warnings?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

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