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Bloodwork showed i had low levels of vitamin d3. so i was prescribed to take 1 capsule a week of 50,000 iu dose of cholecalciferol. i really don't like to question things, as i feel it's disrespectful to my dr, but isn't, 50,000 iu awfully high dose?
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That is indeed the usual loading dose for few weeks (once a week) followed usually by a lower daily dose or same 50000 IU monthly, based on response/vit D levels.
Answered 2/6/2023
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