Cholecalciferol and Cramps: What Users Say
Brand names: Vitamin D3, D3, Decara, Enfamil D-Vi-Sol, Maximum D3, D2000, Replesta, Celebrate Vitamin D3 Quick-Melt, Bio-D-Mulsion, Delta D3, Thera-D Rapid Repletion, D3-5, D3-50, Wellesse Vitamin D3, Ddrops, D 1000 IU, D-Vita Drops, Replesta Children's, Replesta NX, Thera-D 2000, Thera-D 4000, Carlson D, Bio-D-Mulsion Forte, BProtected Pedia D-Vite, D400, UpSpringbaby D …show all brand names
Reviews for Cholecalciferol
- Fai...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- November 3, 2021
Cholecalciferol for Vitamin D Deficiency "I started taking Vitamin D3 years ago due to deficiency. I have taken 2,000 IU and 1,000 IU's. For years, I have suffered debilitating leg and feet cramps at night and horrible restless legs. I have always blamed it on my blood pressure meds, but have finally figured out that any time I stop taking the D3, I have no more leg cramps. Now I will add 2 drops (about 200 IU) into water once in a while, but even that makes me feel sick, so no more! The leg cramps would even go into my thighs, and I would not be able to stand up, it was so painful. But of course, the doctor said it couldn't be that. Then why does it stop when I stop taking the D3? I wish doctors would do more research before just throwing prescriptions at us..."
- Nic...
- April 11, 2018
Cholecalciferol for Prevention of Fractures "I would like to add that you need to take sufficient magnesium along with the vitamin D in order to avoid the side effects of cramping and pain. The lysinate form is a good form of magnesium to take to avoid laxative effects of other forms. You need to take magnesium in order for vitamin D to work well. Good luck."
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- Mis...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 26, 2022
For Vitamin D Deficiency "Started these 4 days ago, take 2 a day. My gosh, I've never felt so ill in my life, my head feels weird, shaking, sweating, then cold. I 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 any more. Just want them out of my system."
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Cholecalciferol for Vitamin D Deficiency "After my wellness checkup and blood analysis, I was told by my MD to start taking Vitamin D3-2000 daily. I took it as recommended for 2 days and I noticed that I was experiencing dizziness, tiredness, and really bad cramps in my hands, feet, and legs. I thought that I was dehydrated and drank more water. The cramps kept getting worse, and I also started having increased palpitations and more dizziness. As the only change I had made in my daily regimen was taking the D3, I decided to stop taking it to see if it might be the cause. Sure enough, these symptoms disappeared. So, why are we being told to take this? Several of my friends and family have been advised to do the same lately. Is it a new 'health' sham?"