U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
Saudi Arabia
A 37-year-old male asked:

Dose taking 10000 iu of vit d3 can cause kidney damage or failure ?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Vasu Brown
Dr. Vasu Brownanswered
Integrative Medicine 35 years experience
No: Why do you want high vitD3 Check your urine PH if acidic keep high dose x3 weeks the dose at 6000 units until ph in urine is normal
3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. George Klauber
Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Probably not: Unless UR prone to certain types of kidney stones. Wonder why UR taking 10 times recommended dose? 1000 units daily should plenty. Save your money.
3.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. Natalie Hodge
Dr. John Rhoades
Dr. Natalie Hodge and another doctor agree2 doctors agree

Related questions

A 27-year-old female asked:
Can high dose cefelexin (1.5 g/day for a year) cause kidney problems or any other complications/side effects? My dr wants to start me on this for recurrent kidney infections but I just want to better understand the risks first?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 29-year-old male asked:
Should I take 250mg or 500mg of vitamin c per day? Ive heard that overdosing can cause kidney stones and wreck havoc on the kidney. What dose is safe
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 61-year-old female asked:
Ct abdomen found large stone in kidney.History of k stones years ago.Was recent. Given 10, 000 dose day of d to raise low d level.Could d cause stone?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 33-year-old male asked about a 70-year-old male:
Regarding CKD I have kidney function compromise s.creatinine 1.57 and blood urea 63 I'm asking about drug propafenone I take it in adose of 750mg/day divided in three doses does it cause worsing of kidney function or renal damage?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 34-year-old male asked:
On metoprolol xr 100 and Losartan 25 once a day. Pharmacist said imdur 30 mg will cause too much blood pressure drop (currently 140/80 at night). Safe to start on half the 30 mg dose to help with angina? are nitrates safe for kidney? Thanks
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Last updated Jan 18, 2015

Found in:

Kidney damage

People also asked

Is aspirin in low dose the safest NSAID that causes less harm to the kidneys and liver?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Can too much magnesium glycinate chelate be absorbed in the body (with high doses) and cause permanent damage? Or do good kidneys filter it all out?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Hii i have heart and kidney dease and my doctor tells me that i have very high salt what dose this mean and what causes it?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Can taking high doses of vitamin d3, 5000 iu's daily for two years straight cause me to have multiple tiny kidney stones in both kidneys?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Can h.B.P., avapro, toprol (metoprolol) xl, or low dose aspirin cause kidney stones or e.D.?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

Product

Company

HIPAACompliant
LegitScriptCertified
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2022 HealthTap, Inc.