Drisdol Side Effects

Generic Name: ergocalciferol

Please note - some side effects for Drisdol may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Side Effects of Drisdol - for the Consumer

Drisdol

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Drisdol:

Aches; constipation; loss of appetite; nausea; weakness; weight loss.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Drisdol:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); brittle bones; chills; diarrhea; dry mouth; excessive thirst; excessive urination; growth suppression in children; headache; mental retardation; metallic taste in your mouth; muscle or bone pain; sleepiness; stomach cramps; vomiting.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Drisdol Solution

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Drisdol Solution:

Aches; stiffness; weight loss.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Drisdol Solution:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); brittle bones or bone pain; chills; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; dry mouth; excessive thirst; excessive urination; fever; headache; irregular heartbeat; loss of appetite; metallic taste in your mouth; muscle or bone pain; nausea; sleepiness; stomach cramps; vomiting; weakness.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

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Drisdol Side Effects - for the Professional

Drisdol

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.

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Side Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects have included hypercalcemia.

Hypercalciuria may precede hypercalcemia in patients being treated with ergocalciferol. Early signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia include headache, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal disturbances, abdominal cramps, dry mouth, metallic taste, weakness, fatigue, muscle and bone pain, ataxia, tinnitus, and vertigo. Later stages of hypercalcemia may present as pruritus, mental confusion, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, seizures, metastatic calcification, and renal insufficiency (manifested as polyuria, nocturia, polydipsia, and proteinuria).

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