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Currently taking 50000 i.u.of vitamin d2 once a week for deficiency. its been 3 weeks andi am starting to have metallic taste whenever i eat. advice?

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Dr. Mark Venincasa answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

See your doctor: I am not familiar with this dosage. I would talk to your doctor about this. You may need to cut back on the vitamin intake.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Victor Zeines answered

See below: Seems like a high dose consult with your physician about the metallic taste your getting and the dosage.

Answered 2/8/2013

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A member asked:

Currently taking 50000 i.u.of vitamin d2 once a week for deficiency. its been 3 weeks andi am starting to have metallic taste whenever i eat. advice?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mark Venincasa answered

Dr. Victor Zeines answered

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