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Old 09-07-2008, 07:21 PM   #1
Lida
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Vitamin D Deficiency?

Hi her2 group,
Per a vitamin D blood test, I was recently found to be deficient in vitamin D even though I take 1000iu per day! My primary doc wants me to use a prescription vit d-2, 50,000 units (one pill) once a week for 8 weeks. It is a large dose and I am on chemo (Tykerb/Abraxane) so I am somewhat nervous about this. My onc did not find any interactions, but I am still not sure yet. However another onc mentioned the possiblity of nausea and other unpleasant side effects at that dose! Has anyone else been told to take prescription vit d-2, 50,000 units? If so, can you let me know how it worked out? I really appreciate your input. Lida
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