stomach aches

[Charl70]

Since starting vitamin d 20000 iiu twice a wweek 2 weeks ago I have started to get stomach ache also fluid on my ankles has anyone else suffered these side effects after starting vitamin d

thanks

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Hello

If I remember you were really low on vitamin D so they have put you on a high dose to gibe you a boost and to get the levels up again which is important

A few years ago I was in the same position and the high dose gave me stomach ache as well as joint pains but I stick with it and then after I just take a lower dose now to maintain my levels which gives me no side effects and does the trick

If this is just a short course you have to take I would see if I could tolerate it but if you can't then you need to tell them they might agree to lower the strength

I hope you feel better soon x

[RufusScamp]

That is a huge dose. Were you prescribed it? If not, you need to have a word with your GP or pharmacist.

[Mrs-Champers]

Agree with RufusScamp - 20,000 iu is a massive dose and could potentially cause these side effects as it can affect your calcium levels. I would speak with your GP as soon as possible. Generally what’s considered safe is 4,000 iu or less a day, so taking this level twice a week is way above this which may be appropriate for you but I’d definitely suggest seeking advice soonest especially with these symptoms.

[Sljp0000]

Have you been told to take vitamin D? My cardiologist told me, only a few weeks ago, I should not take it unless my GP tells me to. It interferes with numerous other drugs amd definitely could be causing you issues. I suggest you stop and then arrange for a blood test to see if amd what does you need.

[MountainGoat52]

Wow, 20,000IU... as others have said, that is a huge dose and surely it cannot be good for your body. I take 2000IU daily to bolster my immune system during the winter, so 14000IU over the week and I consider this to be a fairly high dose. I wouldn't want to take any more.

[Charl70]

Hi I was prescribed by my gp my vit d reading was 32 she also said wouldn't interact with heart meds and to take for 7 weeks I think I should email gp and will pop up to pharmacist tomorrow Thank very much

[MountainGoat52 in reply to Charl70]

The NHS website advises a maximum of 4000IU per day. Taken daily that would give you 28,000IU per week as opposed to 40,000IU which seems to be a more sensible approach. 32nmol/L is at the low end of the range, 50nmol/L being considered adequate for most, so you've not that far to go to get into the acceptable range. I would ask, what's the rush?

[CaliGuy7 in reply to Charl70]

In all honesty, there isn't a single doctor or specialist on the entire planet that would or could be able to convince me to take 20k iu vitamin d tablets, no matter what the reason. I think that you really should talk with you GP about why there's a recommendation of such a drastic amount for 7 weeks, and possibly consider a 2nd opinion if the answer isn't satisfactory

[Skeets]

are you taking it with food ? That’s what the instructions in my pack state

[Charl70]

to memory I didn't take with food but ate breakfast about an hour after ,also caused fatigue so will speak to someone before taking next one due Thursday

[Qualipop]

Some years ago my Vit D was so low it couldn't be recorded at all. My GP prescribed huge doses. I still have the empty box so I just checked the dosage. I was given 20,000 IU tablets to take 3 times a week for 5 weeks followed by one a month for a year. So your dosage is correct. Fortunately I had no ill effects from it and it made a huge welcome improvement to my general heath and muscular problems.. As you are having problems you should check with your GP

[Yumz199725]

I've had low viteman D and I was prescribed 40,000 IU to take one a week and they recommend that I get it at my local pharmacy after I'd finished my prescription. I only recently started taking a I think bout 2000 IU a day as I've heard it's the best thing to do over the winter it's not making the slightest bit of difference if anything making me feel worse. Does viteman D effect calcium channel blockers?.

Hope you get your viteman D sorted take care.

[Hamedk]

HiMy vitamin D blood result was <25. Very deficient and I have been given 20000 once a week for 8 weeks. I have just started so no side effects yet