Warnings


What may interact with Drisdol?


-antacids
-diuretics
-magnesium supplements
-medicines for cholesterol like cholestyramine, colesevelam, or colestipol
-medicines for seizures like phenytoin, fosphenytoin
-mineral oil
-orlistat
-phosphorus supplements
-rifampin

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Drisdol?

They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:

-cystic fibrosis
-gallbladder disease
-high levels of calcium in the blood
-high levels of vitamin D in the blood
-inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn''s disease or ulcerative colitis
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-parathyroid disease
-other stomach disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to vitamin D, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Drisdol?

Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine. Tell your health care provider if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
Do not take any non-prescription medicines that have vitamin D, phosphorus, magnesium, or calcium including antacids while taking this medicine, unless your health care provider says you can. The extra supplements can cause side effects.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Get rid of any unused medicine after the expiration date.
To get rid of medicines that are no longer needed or have expired:

-Take the medicine to a medicine take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medicine, check the label or package insert to see if the medicine should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your health care provider. If it is safe to put it in the trash, take the medicine out of the container. Mix the medicine with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.