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Could taking Tayo 60k and Shelcal 250 be causing me to feel increasingly dull, weak, and sick every day?

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Could taking Tayo 60k and Shelcal 250 be causing me to feel increasingly dull, weak, and sick every day?

Asked by Female, 27 · 4 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

4 days ago

Tayo 60k (Cholecalciferol/Vitamin D3) and Shelcal 250 (Calcium and Vitamin D3) are prescribed to strengthen bones. While they are usually well-tolerated, taking calcium and vitamin D supplements can occasionally cause fatigue, weakness, or a sick feeling, particularly if calcium levels in your blood rise. However, these symptoms could also stem from an underlying deficiency or another medical reason. Please don't be alarmed. I gently recommend discussing this with your doctor, who can check your vitamin and calcium levels with a simple blood test to ensure your dosage is safe and comfortable for you.

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