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Is Abdominal Pain And Nausea Normal While On Cholecalciferol For Vitamin D Deficiency?

Hello, I have had devastating fatigue for as long as I can remember and food intolerances (dairy and possibly gluten). I was tested for celiac disease recently but result was negative. I now have a vitamin D deficiency 14nmol/L and have been prescribed Colecalcirerol 800IU. Since starting the capsules I have started having stomach ache and some nausea. Here are my questions: 1 Is it common for the above medication to cause the side effects I mention? 2 Is there an alternative treatment? Thank you
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Nausea ,vomiting,constipation ,muscle weakness or fatigue can occur with Cholecalciferol.

Vitamin D supplement is the best treatment for deficiency.Apart from sunlight exposure,this vitamin is difficult to obtain from food sources. High level of vitamin D may not be obtained form food alone.

You can try a different brand or use 60 k dose of vitamin D3 as tablets or injection.This should be taken only once a week.4 to 8 weeks treatment may be required.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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Is Abdominal Pain And Nausea Normal While On Cholecalciferol For Vitamin D Deficiency?

Hi Nausea ,vomiting,constipation ,muscle weakness or fatigue can occur with Cholecalciferol. Vitamin D supplement is the best treatment for deficiency.Apart from sunlight exposure,this vitamin is difficult to obtain from food sources. High level of vitamin D may not be obtained form food alone. You can try a different brand or use 60 k dose of vitamin D3 as tablets or injection.This should be taken only once a week.4 to 8 weeks treatment may be required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician