Cupertino, CA
A 35-year-old female asked:
i have been taking vit d shots for about 2-3 years now. my calcium level falls soon after i stop. what should i be doing to keep vit d levels right.
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Dr. Ben Scharf answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Don't quit: Why would you stop taking the vitamin D unless your test shows normal level of it
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Dr. Ward Dean answered
Anti-Aging Medicine 43 years experience
Take oral Vit D3: Vit D levels should be in the 60-70 ng/ml range. You can reach this level with oral Vit D3, usually in the range of 5,000-10,000 IU daily. Take whatever dose you need to reach the 60-70 ng level. Injections should not be necessary.
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does exacyl interact with vit D or calcium?
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Dr. Dariush Saghafi answered
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No interactions: Exacyl appears to have no interactions with either Vit. D or Calcium, however, be aware that taking Vit. D and calcium together could lead to excess serum levels of calcium or a condition known as hypercalcemia. You'll want to get an occasional blood test to look at your calcium levels under that scenario....but you need not lose sleep over it....just to be aware.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
I am taking vit d weekly but I am not taking calcium with it .is it good? My calcium :11.07 mg
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. David Sneid answered
Endocrinology 41 years experience
If your calcium: is 11.07 mg/dl, then it is slightly elevated by more lab standards and should be evaluated with an ionized calcium, other lab tests and a visit to your doctor.
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