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Im a 22 year old female. my vitamin d test result was 13.46 ng/dl. is it low? if low, what meds can i take to improve it & how much?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

It's low: If 2000-5000 IU of OTC Vit D does not help you can have your doctor Rx a 50,000 IU capsule to take once a week for a few weeks, than monthly

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Answered 10/7/2017

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