Drisdol and Hypercalcaemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypercalcaemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Drisdol (ergocalciferol), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Levaquin, and have Arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypercalcaemia when taking Drisdol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,686 people who have side effects when taking Drisdol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Drisdol?

Drisdol has active ingredients of ergocalciferol. It is often used in vitamin d. eHealthMe is studying from 1,740 Drisdol users. Check the latest studies of Drisdol.

What is Hypercalcaemia?

Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood) is found to be associated with 1,066 drugs and 1,016 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypercalcaemia.

On Jul, 06, 2026

1,686 people reported to have side effects when taking Drisdol.
Among them, 11 people (0.65%) have Hypercalcaemia.

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Hypercalcaemia when taking Drisdol? *

female: 83.33 %
male: 16.67 %

What is the age of people who have Hypercalcaemia when taking Drisdol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Drisdol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypercalcaemia? *

Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 8 people, 72.73%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 7 people, 63.64%
Confusional State: 7 people, 63.64%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 63.64%
Memory Loss: 7 people, 63.64%
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (the thickening of the myocardium (muscle) of the left ventricle of the heart): 5 people, 45.45%
Diabetes: 5 people, 45.45%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 5 people, 45.45%
Primary Sequestrum (piece of dead bone that has become separated during the process of necrosis from normal/sound bone): 5 people, 45.45%
Mitral Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 5 people, 45.45%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sleep Disorder: 4 people, 36.36%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 36.36%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 4 people, 36.36%
Depression: 4 people, 36.36%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 4 people, 36.36%
Pneumonia: 3 people, 27.27%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 3 people, 27.27%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 1 person, 9.09%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 9.09%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Kapoor S, "Influence of Vitamin D Consumption and Levels on the Development of Psychiatric Disorders", Lee, Y. J., & Park, K. (2018). Secondary Raynaud’s Phenomenon and Skin Necrosis of Toes in the Paraplegic Patient with Hypertension.?Drug safety-case reports,?5(1), 7., 2014 Aug .
Kapoor S, "Influence of Vitamin D Consumption and Levels on the Development of Psychiatric Disorders", Lee, Y. J., & Park, K. (2018). Secondary Raynaud’s Phenomenon and Skin Necrosis of Toes in the Paraplegic Patient with Hypertension.?Drug safety-case reports,?5(1), 7., 2014 Aug .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ergocalciferol (the active ingredients of Drisdol) and Drisdol (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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