Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is Vitamin D. It is used to help treat or prevent low Vitamin D levels. Vitamin D is an important nutrient that has many effects on the body, like maintaining healthy bones. It may have other uses, too. Your body naturally makes Vitamin D when you are exposed to sunlight and can also be found in certain foods, like milk and fatty fish. Vitamin D supplements are used if you aren't getting enough Vitamin D from the sun or your diet. 

It is often taken one time each day. You can take your dose with or without food. Vitamin D is commonly available in a pill form but there are many forms and doses available. Your doctor will determine what dose is right for you based on your age and condition. 

Most people tolerate this medicine well and will not have side effects. You should talk to your health care team about which symptoms to watch for, and when to report them. If you experience any side effects and want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

As with any medicine, rare but more serious side effects could occur. You should read the Patient Information Sheet to know which symptoms to watch for and when to report changes. 

Vitamin D can interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines. 

Women should check with their doctors before becoming pregnant and before breastfeeding. 

For best results with Vitamin D, work closely with your doctor and read the Patient Information Sheet for full information.