Common Questions about Calcitriol

Is calcitriol calcium or vitamin D?

Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D. Even though it sounds similar to calcium, calcitriol is not calcium. However, calcitriol can affect calcium levels in the blood.

Is calcitriol the same as vitamin D?

Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D. It is up to 100 times more active than regular vitamin D.

Is calcitriol hard on the kidneys?

Calcitriol can affect the kidneys at high doses by causing hypercalciuria (too much calcium in the urine), nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), and elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels.

How does calcitriol affect phosphate?

Calcitriol increases intestinal phosphate absorption. This can result in hyperphosphatemia (high phosphate levels in the blood) in patients with renal failure on chronic renal dialysis. It can contribute to elevated serum creatinine levels, ectopic calcification, soft tissue calcification, renal osteodystrophy, and secondary hyperparathyroidism.

Can you take calcitriol and vitamin D together?

Taking calcitriol and other forms of vitamin D together can result in serious side effects from too much vitamin D and calcium in the body. Talk to your doctor before taking vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) or vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) if you are on calcitriol.

What is the price of calcitriol without insurance?

Without insurance, calcitriol can be as high as $44.00, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $12.61 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of calcitriol with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on calcitriol—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for calcitriol. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medicine, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.