A 25-year-old female asked:
if an athlete took betamethasone as a doping drug, would one of the unexpected side effects be depletion of vitamin d?
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Dr. David Sneid answered
41 years experience Endocrinology
Betamethasone: Is a synthetic adrenal steroid. It would not be a useful doping agent and could potentially have serious side effects particularly on your already compromised back. Don't even think about it. Vitamin d would be the least of your problems.
Answered on Jan 27, 2018
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Dr. Brad Bobrin answered
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Yes: I often prescribe zinc sulfate 220mg daily and selinium 100 micrograms daily. Over 200 micrograms of selinum can be toxic so be careful.
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