Is 50,000 Units Of Vitamin D Supplement A Safe Dosage?

Posted on Mon, 14 Nov 2016

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Mon, 14 Nov 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hello Dr. I was given a prescription to take vitamin D of 50,000 units once a week my level was at 11, I have a lot of anxiety about of the side effects. Is it safe. Thank You XXXX

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
no need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

50,000 units every week is a common dosage, so there is no need to worry particularly since your vitamin D levels where very low. Just check again in a couple of months. No side effects are expected.

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