Ergocalciferol and Tetany - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Tetany is reported as a side effect among people who take Ergocalciferol (ergocalciferol), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Furosemide, and have Hypocalcaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tetany when taking Ergocalciferol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 32,546 people who have side effects when taking Ergocalciferol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ergocalciferol?

Ergocalciferol has active ingredients of ergocalciferol. It is often used in rickets. eHealthMe is studying from 32,652 Ergocalciferol users. Check the latest studies of Ergocalciferol.

What is Tetany?

Tetany (involuntary contraction of muscles) is found to be associated with 186 drugs and 449 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tetany.

On Jul, 27, 2026

32,546 people reported to have side effects when taking Ergocalciferol.
Among them, 16 people (0.05%) have Tetany.

Among these 16 people:

What is the gender of people who have Tetany when taking Ergocalciferol? *

female: 87.5 %
male: 12.5 %

What is the age of people who have Tetany when taking Ergocalciferol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ergocalciferol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Tetany? *

Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low): 12 people, 75.00%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 7 people, 43.75%
Weakness: 5 people, 31.25%
Circulatory Collapse: 5 people, 31.25%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 5 people, 31.25%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 31.25%
Hypomagnesaemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood): 5 people, 31.25%
Gait Disturbance: 4 people, 25.00%
Joint Pain: 3 people, 18.75%
Chest Pain: 3 people, 18.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low): 7 people, 43.75%
Hypoparathyroidism (inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood): 5 people, 31.25%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 31.25%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 4 people, 25.00%
Barrett's Oesophagus (barrett's oesophagus is a disorder in which the lining of the oesophagus (the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach) is damaged by stomach acid and changed to a lining similar to that of the stomach): 4 people, 25.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 25.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 18.75%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 3 people, 18.75%
Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 3 people, 18.75%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 3 people, 18.75%

* 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 Ergocalciferol) and Ergocalciferol (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?

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