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Drisdol (Ergocalciferol) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

Hypervitaminosis D is characterized by effects on the following organ system:

Renal:Impairment of renal function with polyuria, nocturia, polydipsia, hypercalciuria, reversible azotemia, hypertension, nephrocalcinosis, generalized vascular calcification, or irreversible renal insufficiency which may result in death.

CNS:Mental retardation.

Soft Tissues:Widespread calcification of the soft tissues, including the heart, blood vessels, renal tubules, and lungs.

Skeletal:Bone demineralization (osteoporosis) in adults occurs concomitantly.

Decline in the average rate of linear growth and increased mineralization of bones in infants and children (dwarfism) vague aches, stiffness, and weakness.

Gastrointestinal:Nausea, anorexia, constipation.

Metabolic:Mild acidosis, anemia, weight loss.



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED DRISDOL SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Drisdol. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Drisdol side effects / adverse reactions in 68 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-01

Patient: 68 year old female

Reactions: Astigmatism, Mental Status Changes, Thirst, Nasal Dryness, Hypoaesthesia, Ill-Defined Disorder, Anxiety, Diarrhoea, Rhinalgia, Sinus Disorder, Visual Impairment, Insomnia, Gastrointestinal Disorder, DRY Eye, Arthritis, Depressed Mood

Suspect drug(s):
Drisdol



Possible Drisdol side effects / adverse reactions in 68 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-20

Patient: 68 year old female weighing 99.8 kg (219.5 pounds)

Reactions: Astigmatism, Mental Status Changes, Thirst, Myalgia, Nasal Dryness, Sinusitis, Eye Inflammation, Hypoaesthesia, Ill-Defined Disorder, Paraesthesia, Anxiety, Diarrhoea, Rhinalgia, Visual Impairment, Insomnia, Sinus Disorder, Dehydration, Gastrointestinal Disorder, Depressed Mood, Arthritis, DRY Eye

Suspect drug(s):
Drisdol

Other drugs received by patient: Antibiotics



Possible Drisdol side effects / adverse reactions in 53 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-15

Patient: 53 year old male weighing 72.1 kg (158.7 pounds)

Reactions: Dysuria

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Drisdol
    Dosage: 50,000 units 2x week
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2011-02-16
    End date: 2011-02-22

VT D2 1.25 MG (50,000 Unit) Pliva, INC



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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2012-06-15

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