What is Vitamin D3 (calcitriol)?
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Vitamin D3 (calcitriol) is a Vitamin D analog used to manage hypocalcemia in renal dialysis patients; secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic renal disease; to manage hypocalcemia in hypoparathyroidism. It is also used to decrease severity of psoriasis and for Vitamin D dependent rickets.
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How do members experience Vitamin D3 (calcitriol)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoparathyroidism | 109 | 6 | |
| Hyperparathyroidism | 80 | 10 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 29 | 6 | |
| Takayasu's arteritis | 26 | 0 | |
| Vitamin D deficiency | 25 | 7 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Metallic taste in mouth | 2 | |
| Increased urination | 1 | |
| Pain in lower back | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 63 |
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