Calcitriol (oral): What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Calcitriol
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking calcitriol?
 | Do not use this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to vitamin D, or if you have: |
- high levels of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia); or
- high levels of vitamin D in your body (hypervitaminosis D).
Before taking calcitriol, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. You may not be able to take calcitriol, or you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.
 | FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. |
 | Calcitriol can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
| Last updated: | January 07, 2008 |
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