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My dr. has put me on 50, 000 units of vitamin d2-1 per week. is it okay for me to continue taking my caltrate 600+d soft chews? i take 2 of those a day which would be an additional 800 vitamin d3 per day.

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Dr. Richard Chitsey answered

You : You probably could for the calcium but should't need the extra vit d in it. If you take 2 extra strength Tums (calcium carbonate) that'll get you nearly as much calcium without the extra vit d.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Lynne clark answered

Yes: The additional 800 units will not be a problem.

Answered 4/20/2013

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A member asked:

My dr. has put me on 50, 000 units of vitamin d2-1 per week. is it okay for me to continue taking my caltrate 600+d soft chews? i take 2 of those a day which would be an additional 800 vitamin d3 per day.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Chitsey answered

Dr. Lynne clark answered

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