Cholecalciferol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

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Cholecalciferol has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 46 reviews on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 57% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Cholecalciferol

Kixxt...
Taken for less than 1 month
May 2, 2023

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) for Vitamin D Deficiency "Hey peeps well where can I start I went to see my doctor last month I told her what the stevia did to me not good so she wanted to to do some labs for her and before I saw her I noticed my bones were feeling weak and brittle and hurting.. so when I got my labs done and got the results something I believe was on the low side, I can't remember. Anyway she put me on the vitamin d 2000iu and so far my bones are feeling stronger I have no side effects and I sleep good at night and my mind isn't so stressed I really like it .."

10 / 10

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Guitar...
Taken for 10 years or more
October 22, 2021

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) for Vitamin D Deficiency "I have been taking about 8,000 IUs daily for several years. I have ME/CFS and am for the most part house confined so I had serious Vit D deficiency. I had cervical surgery several years ago. Aside from herniated discs I had severe bone souring and osteophitosis (osteopath arthritis). I also take high doses of calcium for bone health. I have had no side affects from the Vitamin D3. I am now in the mid to high middle recommended range when tested."

10 / 10

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Pebbles
Taken for less than 1 month
February 6, 2021

For Vitamin D Deficiency "I have fibromayalgia and the Dr suggested I have my bloods checked and they found that I’m pretty low on Vitamin D .. I was put on colcalciferol 2x 800unit caps a day.. initially I was fine but day 4 my stomach started to whine and churn and I was nauseous. On day 5 I was doubled up in pain, stomach cramps, diarrhoea, banging headache, puffy, bloated! I spoke to the Dr who said it’s not a ‘normal response’ .. she then re checked the ‘possible other side effects’ and there they were .. lots of them. I’ve stopped taking the capsules and 3 days later I’m still poorly, less poorly admittedly but maybe these things should be started gradually. Nasty experience that’s still with me but hopefully it’ll continue to ease in the coming days. Dr suggested I let my gut settle then resume once daily but that is not going to happen."

1 / 10

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Sarah
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 16, 2019

For Vitamin D Deficiency "I have thyroid issues and I am relatively obese. Obesity binds vit D and creates a deficiency. Catch 22 because you need Vit D to lose weight. Blood test confirmed low levels. Starting taking Calciferol oil, 1ml daily. I noticed that my belly fat was disappearing. I feel so much better and no longer battle binge eating disorder. I suspect I was binging because my body was desperately trying to get hold of this hormone. Now I'm levelled out and know that I will be able to finally lose weight."

10 / 10

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Big...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 6, 2021

For Vitamin D Deficiency "30/10/2020 prescribed 400,000 iu for ten days 20k once weekly for six more weeks. After 10 days of the 400k Severe colon pain chronic bloating, alternating between diarrhea and constipation, so it was like the symptoms of IBS or Bowel cancer. I had nerve pain, bone pain, severe back pain, chronic stress ,depression and anxiety, weakness exhaustion The doctor denies any possible connection with vitamin d and suggested IBS. Then after a full blood count suggested diverticulitis. And suggested I need to address my state of mind as opposed to the body. Now four months later I am just about starting to feel slightly better"

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phill...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
August 10, 2017

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) for Vitamin D Deficiency "D3 was prescribed as over the counter at 2k per day. I feel it would be more effective at 5k per day or more. Will check with next blood test. Did not notice a difference. Exhaustion is a real issue with me, partly due to the need for opioids; chronic pain from a surgical accident."

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Sunsh...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 19, 2019

For Vitamin D Deficiency "My doctor prescribed me 40,000 units a week. I have been taking for just over a week and have no side effects listed however, severe nightmares. I used to suffer from night terrors as a child (whilst taking Vit D supplements) however, as I got older and I got a bit too busy and wasn’t taking much care of my health, the night terrors stopped; as well as the supplements. Could this just be a coincidence? Potentially however, something to note."

4 / 10

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Megs
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 7, 2022

For Vitamin D Deficiency "So I was prescribed 40,000 units of colcalciferol a week I took these for 3 weeks I thought I was going insane having panic attacks weird feeling in my hands and feet like I couldn't walk had too lie down and had no energy severe dizziness as if I was going to pass out and heart palpitations . I went to A&E twice but they said no this couldn't be the vitamins. Funny how I've stopped them for 4 weeks and everything's gone, still feel funny too this day how long until they are fully out of my system. I feel like there's no end I would rather have my deficiency back than feel like I'm dying"

1 / 10

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Jhippo
Taken for less than 1 month
January 10, 2021

D3 (cholecalciferol) for Vitamin D Deficiency "Wanted to reduce chance of catching covid. Been seeing multiple articles about covid patients are all or almost all deficient in vitamin d. I am obese, have high blood pressure, and very bad lungs 60 yrs old. Started having palpitations first day but didn't make the connection. Took for 3rd and last time today. Still with the palpitations."

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Jwright
Taken for 2 to 5 years
July 23, 2016

For Vitamin D Deficiency "I started taking Vitamin D3 along with Omega-3 a few years ago. The combination of the two really helped my physical energy and brought my blood pressure down from 150-160 systolic, 100-110 diastolic, to 102-125 systolic and 75-85 diastolic. I also lost 75 lbs with little effort. Vitamin D is a great supplement."

9 / 10

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Cat
Taken for less than 1 month
March 14, 2022

For Vitamin D Insufficiency "Starting taking Vitamin d at 50,000 weekly. My levels were 20 ng/ml. Felt extremely unwell, and feeling of sickness right away. Dry mouth. It was time for my second dose a week later, loss of appetite, severe GERD, extreme upper left abdomen pain, end up in the ER. But I didn’t put the two and two together until now, this all came all of sudden when I started taking this prescribe vitamin d. I’m going to stop taking it and hope this feeling all goes away soon. I want to stop feeling like I’m going to die."

1 / 10

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otaku...
October 29, 2018

Decara (cholecalciferol) for Vitamin D Deficiency "Decara was very helpful in improving my Vit D levels. I prefer this product over Drisdol, as Decara is actually high quality D3. (Drisdol is D2.) This has been much more effective for me. I highly recommend you ask your doctor about this product if your trying to improve low Vitamin D levels. It worked very well for me."

10 / 10

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D-Lyle
Taken for 5 to 10 years
November 22, 2022

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) "I take 5-15000 mg of D3/day. I'm not very consistent. Works great in the prevention of common bugs. I rarely get a cold or the flu. By rarely I mean less than once in 5+ years or more! Downside, my nails grow crazy fast. I often joke with others that I may be a carrier, but not a receiver."

9 / 10

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Getrye
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 27, 2024

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) "Blood test showed low Vit D and high calcium in blood. Took 4000 IU daily plus vitamin K2 and magnesium which was told work best as a combination. All better in just 3 weeks after many months on strong painkillers."

10 / 10

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Anon
October 12, 2021

For Vitamin D Deficiency "I was told to take Vitamin D for a deficiency. Started 2500iu per day. Realised within a week my heart was pounding and decided to check my blood pressure. Was shocked to see it was at 165/90. Usual is 120-80 to 130/80. I exercise daily, eat sensibly and not overweight. Am stopping Vitamin D immediately as have read that some people react badly to it. We’re all different so why do doctors insist that supplements cannot cause these types of issues? I have also reacted badly to K2 in the past and no longer take it."

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Jade
Taken for 1 to 6 months
January 19, 2021

For Vitamin D Deficiency "I have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I suffered from insomnia, night sweats, irritability, mood swings, chills, gastro issues (gas, acid reflux) heart palpitations and fatigue. Labs showed a Vitamin D deficiency. Doc started me on D3 4,000 iu daily (CVS brand of D3 50 mcg 2,000 iu twice per day. I feel much better! I sleep through the night and I'm not as irritable and moody each day. I feel happier and more energetic with less cravings for sugars and carbohydrates. I still feel heart palpitations, but they've decreased since quitting caffeine and getting serious about reducing stress. Diet changes include eliminating caffeine (including NSAIDS), reducing sugar, and eliminating dairy. I think the hormones in dairy contribute to my hormonal imbalance and my body was desperately trying to compensate (biggest indicator was adult acne disappearing and reduced growth of random facial hairs). Taking D3 for the last 2 months along with dietary changes has greatly improved symptoms."

10 / 10

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narwal
Taken for less than 1 month
March 21, 2022

For Vitamin D Deficiency "On 3rd dose, heart was palpitating like engine on full throttle. It was too scary. It started at approx. 11:30 and got normal by 23:00. I was alone I had no clue what to do, kept drinking little water on small intervals. Complete no for this one or calcirol for vitamin D. Now I can't imagine to take any drug for D."

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Miss
Taken for less than 1 month
June 26, 2022

For Vitamin D Deficiency "Started these 4 days ago rake 2 a day. My gosh I've never felt so ill in my life, my head feels weird, shaking, sweating then cold, feel like I'm going to pass out, stomach is really off cramps churning feel sick to eat, didn't have all this before taking them, won't be taking anymore just want them out of my system"

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ira
October 24, 2022

For Vitamin D Deficiency "Instant diarrhea..after 1 D swisse. I thought a gastric bug after a week l stopped taking them slowly has taken 3 weeks to finally feel better ..l am an allergic to a lot of things, but never so instantly."

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Ray
Taken for 2 to 5 years
April 15, 2023

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) for Vitamin D Deficiency "When taking high doses of Vitamin D3, it is important to also take K2-7 and Magnesium. K2-7 helps to reabsorb calcium back into the bones and out of the blood."

10 / 10

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Medd
Taken for less than 1 month
April 27, 2021

For Prevention of Fractures "Started taking d3 I was so sick my hips hurt. My back went out I was dizzy and moody. Stopped taking was taking 10000 mg a day. Thanks but no thanks"

3 / 10

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WOS
Taken for 5 to 10 years
April 14, 2023

For Vitamin D Insufficiency "I’ve been using Vitamin D3 50K weekly for over 6 years now. I never have had any side effects."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 2 to 5 years
March 23, 2016

For Vitamin D Deficiency "I took this drug for almost 2 years and then my doctor took me off of it when I lost my job, because I knew I wasn't going to have enough money to for it."

10 / 10

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