Does taking too much vitamin D have any side effects?

Answer 1

side effects to Vitamin D are nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, stomach cramps, dry mouth increased thirst, increased urination, muscle or bone pain, headache, weakness, weight loss, dizziness

if you over dose and take to much of it its suggested to contact a hospital or poison control

Answer 2

"Vitamin D is LIKELY SAFE when taken by mouth in recommended amounts. Most people do not commonly experience side effects with vitamin D, unless too much is taken. Some side effects of taking too much vitamin D include weakness, fatigue, sleepiness, headache, loss of appetite, dry mouth, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, and others.

Taking vitamin D for long periods of time in doses higher than 50 mcg (2000 units) per day is POSSIBLY UNSAFE and may cause excessively high levels of calcium in the blood. However, much higher doses are often needed for the short-term treatment of vitamin D deficiency. This type of treatment should be done under the supervision of a healthcare provider.

Special Precautions & Warnings:Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Vitamin D is LIKELY SAFE during pregnancy and breast-feeding when used in daily amounts below 50 mcg (2000 units). Do not use higher doses. Using higher doses might cause serious harm to the infant.

Kidney disease: Vitamin D may increase calcium levels and increase the risk of "hardening of the arteries" in people with serious kidney disease. This must be balanced with the need to prevent renal osteodystrophy, a bone disease that occurs when the kidneys fail to maintain the proper levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood. Calcium levels should be monitored carefully in people with kidney disease.

High levels of calcium in the blood: Taking vitamin D could make this condition worse.

"Hardening of the arteries" (atherosclerosis): Taking vitamin D could make this condition worse.

Sarcoidosis: Vitamin D may increase calcium levels in people with sarcoidosis. This could lead to kidney stones and other problems. Use vitamin D cautiously.

Histoplasmosis: Vitamin D may increase calcium levels in people with histoplasmosis. This could lead to kidney stones and other problems. Use vitamin D cautiously.

Over-active parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism): Vitamin D may increase calcium levels in people with hyperparathyroidism. Use vitamin D cautiously.

Lymphoma: Vitamin D may increase calcium levels in people with lymphoma. This could lead to kidney stones and other problems. Use vitamin D cautiously."

Source: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-929-VITAMIN+D.aspx?activeIngredientId=929&activeIngredientName=VITAMIN+D

Be Safe.

Answer 3

My heart started beating fast and i started having hot flashes with headaches and nausea

Answer 4

I took 50,000 units of Vitamin D because my test came back low...but this dose made me sick for a week. So be cautious with taking this high dose. So, I'm back to square one.

Answer 5

Not enough vitamin D can lead to bone diseases and to much can make you toxic.

Answer 6

Excessive usage results in hypervitaminosis.

Answer 7

Minor side effects may include poor appetite, constipation, dry mouth , increased thirst, metallic taste, or fatigue.

Answer 8

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