User Reviews for vitamin d

I am 39yrs (not40 yet lol) i just started vit d my level was 7.I am expierencing everything everyone else is.My Bones ache for 2 days after.I feel that is what i need maybe its working.But i am feeling better,I don't sleep all the time.I have a bit more energy.So i am satisfied with this overall.

I have had a rash on my arms, legs and back since Ibegan 50,000 once a week. Occasional sharp pains in my right side that go through to my back. The pains in my muscles and soft tissue has emproved, but the price has been too high. I feel like an ichy lepper.

I have just started taking vit.d 1.25mg softgel. For several weeks my hips and legs have ached almost constantly. My dr. has prescribed naproxen also. So far I have taken two vitamind d doses, and been using naproxen for two weeks. I make sure that I take them with food and water, and at the same time. 2x a day with naproxen, and 2x a week with vit.d. I have noticed my energy levels up, since taking the vit. d so far. I was diagnosed with level 15. My doctor told me that 30 is the normal range. Hope this helps.Read More Read Less

I've just started this medication 50,000iu 2x per week. I've taken 4 pills and the only thing I have noticed is today I am experiencing pain on my right side (kidney). I'm wondering if this is a side effect of the medication. I'm also diabetic and take thyroid medication. Can any one advise.

Since taking 5 doses of 50000 IU I have had blood pressure fluctuations muscle weakness and have little energy. I don't know what level only that it is low.Do not like and have stopped for now, I plan to take lower dose when my muscles feel better.

my kidney doctor put me on this 25,000 a week but if your a diabetic you need to be careful my sugar levels spike to 450 had to go to the hospital so watch out

I am taking 50,000 a week for 4 months. I have been on it about a month. It makes me feel better, but my joints are starting to hurt and I am overly tired in the evening. I work out 4 days a week and its really starting to bother my knees since I started taking this.

My number for the Vit. D deficiency is the lowest I have seen in all the comments! I live in Michigan (not much sun) and am 70 years old. My # is l.7! Everyones comments and knowing how concerned everyone else is with the large dosage of 50,000 units (1.25mg) is helping me to get started! My energy level is so low, I have decided it can't hurt to try it, especially since so many doctors are recommending it! So I will take my "little green" pill once a week starting today. Carol

I've been diagnosed with diabetes,fibromyalgia, hypertension, gastroparesis, potassium deficiency ,vit. B and severe vit. D deficiencies. Even though I felt better with the 50,000 IU of vit. D 2x a week after 1 month of use, I believe that many people, most of whom are deficient in this vit. like myself, also suffer from 1+ other disorder(s) which makes it hard to determine whether or not the high dose of vit.D really improves my overall health condition. I'm on medication for all of my conditions and I do not experience major side affects from any of them. I am hopeful that this supplement is helping to improve the aches and pains I've felt for years, and is having some affect on the fatigue I've been suffering; although, I may never know for sure. Read More Read Less

This is my second time on this. I was on it a year ago and it only raised my level just a bit. I think I need to stay on a low dose year round. I just started 50,000 iu 2x a week again 2 and a half weeks ago. This time I have LOTS of side effects. I actually feel worse taking this than before I started it. I have had heart palpatations, constipation, very achy muscles, muscle twitching galore!! (which was NOT going on before the pills!) UGH!! I am having a few of the deficiency symptoms disappear. But this is a heck of a way to get my level back to normal. I am seriously considering taking only ONE pill a week and getting tested and then being faithful about regular doses. I am so very frustrated. It is no fun feeling worse after taking a Vitamin that is suppose to make you feel better. Read More Read Less

My doctors office called after I had another swelling of the knee issue and advised me I had a Vitamin D deficiancy. I do ache all the time. I just started taking Vitamin D this evening. So far so good. No side effects. The doctor said the pain would not be as bad but it would never go away. Did not diagnose it, just said my Vitamin D level was low. Can something else be going on? Will I never be pain free?

My endocrinologist put me on 50,000 IU of Vitamin D to take once per month for about 3 months. I had my thyroid removed in September, 2008 but was Vitamin D deficient even before that. I've been feeling better since I've been taking it. My calcium is fine. I'm hardly ever outdoors so that may be a reason for the Vitamin D deficiency as sunlight helps our bodies make Vitamin D. Going outside is a natural way of making Vitamin D.

My doctor found I had a vitamin d deficiency . He has me on 1.25 of vitamin d twice a week for 2 months in addition to a vitamin supplement of calcium plus vitamin d...This seems like alot to me. Is anyone else on this much or does anyone else take the 1.25 2x a week

Thank You so much Susan ,especially about the D3 ,so heres what i think i will do try take 400iu daily because i was so fearful of 50,000 this will get me used to it than if my levels don't go up ,i may have nerve try other one ....so i want to buy good brand D 3 ...i read synthetic vitamins aren't good won't help so i hope the pharmacist will help me choose the right kind D 3 ...i was going check out nature made ...thanks for saying it lifeted your mood because i am depressed and stressed i need a boost ,thanks for your help i appreciate it ......mady Read More Read Less

This comment is for Mady. I think your doctor wants you to either take the 50,000 units weekly or the 400 units, daily. You don't have to take both. Start with the prescribed dose. You are usually only prescribed for a short time period. If it's too much, or you don't feel good on it, cut back to the 400 units daily. I am increasing my dose to 800 units slowly. It has a nice side effect of lifting my mood. Buy a good brand of over the counter D3. Make sure your get the D3 and the other forms of D are synthetic. SusanRead More Read Less

I have Graves disease, Fibromyalgia and vitamin d deficiency. This has been a great addition to my treatment with the only side effect after 5 weeks is having more energy and finally sleeping better; my memory has improved and I have more strength to actually get up and do things again. Even my grown children have noticed a difference in my stamina and mood levels. My work has improved and I smile so much more because I feel so much better. I thought my thyroid radiation treatment 18 months ago had not been successful because all the symptoms were still with me. Turns out they were related to the vitamin d deficiency as well. I am very happy with this form of treatment. I will have to continue OTC of 2000 IUs daily after a 10 week treatment of 50,000 twice weekly.Read More Read Less

Hi Thats great that your legs feeling better and you have no negative side effects .....do you know whaen your dr will recheck your d levels?......well i'm still trying get nerve take mine i also was prescribed 1.25 mg vit d gel cap once a week for 12 weeks ,i go to my md next week i'm hoping he can help me take this my vit d level was a 4 ,this is all new to me i have fear of taking new pill like a phobia ,i guess if mine wasn't so low i could have just taken regular dose ,i never even took vitamin i hope it continues work for you....can i ask do you take it with food how does make you feel after first pill? thank's madyRead More Read Less

I had severe pains in my ankles and legs; I was terribly tired all the time. They told me that the vitamin d level in my system was .8; they prescribed the 1.25 of vitamin d. I'm on week 5 and my legs have almost a tingly feeling - almost like my legs are coming alive again. I've had no negative side effects.

I tried with 50000 units capsule but almost gag on it. I found liquid drops of Calcidol more helpful. It is only 8300 units but taking it everyday makes almost 55000 units per week. I do not get other side effects as others have noted here (gas, cramping etc). The drops have no taste so I just take it in the morning with my breakfast everyday. I like it better than this.