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My vitamin D level is 8.75, which is very low. What medication or supplement should I take to treat this deficiency?

Asked by Female, 35 · 8 days ago

Please don't worry; a vitamin D level of 8.75 ng/mL is low, but this is incredibly common and very easy to correct. To treat this deficiency, doctors typically prescribe a high-dose generic Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) supplement, most commonly 50,000 IU taken once a week for 8 weeks. After this initial period, you will transition to a daily maintenance dose of 1,000 to 2,000 IU. Please consult your primary care doctor so they can write the correct prescription for you and schedule a follow-up blood test in about three months to ensure your levels have safely returned to normal.
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