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How do you manage vitamin D dosing in patients with nephrolithiasis and hypercalciuria who require supplemental vitamin D for treating other medical conditions?

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Nephrology · Mayo Clinic
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This is a common treatment for osteopenia/osteoporosis. For calcium stone formers, I watch for hypercalcemia and/or hypercalciuria. If present, I reduce the dose of calcium and/or vitamin-D until their urinary parameters normalize. Otherwise, I think they can take these medications safely in standar...

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