Vitamin D 2000 IU Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Bronson Laboratories
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vitamin D 2000 IU against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Vitamin D 2000 IU is a dietary supplement by Bronson Laboratories with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for bone health and osteoporosis, correcting vitamin d deficiency, immune system support.Based on those ingredients, 715 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vitamin D3. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: vitamin D3, a form of vitamin D that your body uses to absorb calcium, support bone health, and regulate immune function. The softgel capsule also contains inactive ingredients—soybean oil, gelatin, vegetable glycerin, vegetable oil, and purified water—which help deliver the vitamin.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Vitamin D3 at this dose is rated effective for several bone and mineral disorders: familial hypophosphatemia, osteomalacia (soft bones from vitamin D deficiency), renal osteodystrophy (bone disease from kidney failure), rickets (childhood bone disease), and hypoparathyroidism (low parathyroid hormone). The evidence we hold doesn't cover other uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Vitamin D is generally well tolerated at recommended doses. This product supplies 2000 IU, which is well below the tolerable upper intake level of 4000 IU daily for adults.
Very high doses taken over time can cause vitamin D toxicity, with symptoms of high blood calcium (hypercalcemia), kidney stress, and sometimes anemia. In rare cases, excessive supplementation can lead to eye inflammation and light sensitivity.
During pregnancy, vitamin D at recommended amounts is likely safe, though use only under your doctor's guidance. Breastfeeding is considered likely safe at recommended doses, but talk with your doctor before taking higher amounts.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before starting, check with your pharmacist if you take digoxin or other heart rhythm medications, thiazide diuretics or other blood pressure drugs, verapamil, diltiazem, atorvastatin (Lipitor), calcipotriene (Dovonex), or any medications processed by your liver's CYP3A4 enzyme. Also mention if you take aluminum-containing antacids, especially if you have kidney problems.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This is a straightforward vitamin D supplement useful for bone health and treating specific deficiency disorders. If you take heart medications (digoxin, verapamil, diltiazem), blood pressure pills (thiazide diuretics), cholesterol drugs (atorvastatin), or use calcipotriene for skin conditions, run it past your pharmacist first.
Otherwise, at this dose it's generally well tolerated.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 2014.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Vitamin D 2000 IU, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Bronson Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 716563660017 |
| Net contents | 120 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 25, 2014 |
| DSLD ID | 35268 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Vitamin D 2000 IU by Bronson Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D3 | 2000 IU | 500% |
Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Vegetable oil, purified Water
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General Statements
No. 660a
PROMOTES BONE HEALTH AND HEALTHY IMMUNITY
VITAMIN FORMULAS
Made in USA
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
EST 1960
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement for adults, take 1 softgel daily, preferably with a meal or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Precautions
WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store at room temperature. Protect from light.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Brand IP Statement(s)
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General
Item No. 660a REF 0514
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Vitamin D 2000 IU by Bronson Laboratories label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Vitamin D 2000 IU by Bronson Laboratories
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Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Vitamin D3
Interacts with715 drugs
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and is important for healthy bones, muscles, and immune function. Many people,...
Vitamin D3 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Vegetable oil, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vitamin D 2000 IU by Bronson Laboratories Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Vitamin D 2000 IU by Bronson Laboratories does interact with several medications, most notably heart rhythm drugs and blood pressure medicines.
The most serious concern is with digoxin (Lanoxin), a heart medication: high-dose vitamin D can raise calcium levels in your blood (hypercalcemia), which increases the risk of dangerous heart arrhythmias when you're on digoxin. This is a Moderate-severity interaction.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Other Moderate interactions occur with thiazide diuretics (water pills that lower blood pressure), verapamil and diltiazem (both used for arrhythmia and high blood pressure), the cholesterol drug atorvastatin (Lipitor), and calcipotriene (a vitamin D-like topical treatment for psoriasis). Thiazide diuretics reduce how much calcium your kidneys excrete, so combining them with vitamin D raises your calcium level further.
Verapamil and diltiazem may become less effective if vitamin D causes hypercalcemia. Atorvastatin absorption may be reduced.
There's also a Moderate concern with aluminum-containing products, though this risk mainly applies to people with kidney failure. Additionally, vitamin D might affect how your liver processes certain medications (CYP3A4 substrates) — a Minor interaction.
We held no interaction data for the other ingredients in this product. Altogether, these interactions span 716 individual medications.
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The ingredients in Vitamin D 2000 IU interact with 715 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Vitamin D 2000 IU interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin D3
Chlorothiazide, MethyldopaAldochlor, Aldoclor 150, Aldoclor 250
How Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionChlorothiazide, ReserpineDiupres
How Chlorothiazide, Reserpine interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Chlorothiazide, Reserpine interactionChlorthalidoneHygroton, Thalitone
How Chlorthalidone interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Chlorthalidone interactionChlorthalidone, ClonidineClorpres, Combipres
How Chlorthalidone, Clonidine interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Chlorthalidone, Clonidine interactionCryptenamine, MethyclothiazideDiutensen
How Cryptenamine, Methyclothiazide interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Cryptenamine, Methyclothiazide interactionCyclothiazideAnhydron, Fluidil
How Cyclothiazide interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Cyclothiazide interactionDeserpidine, HydrochlorothiazideOreticyl, Oreticyl Forte
How Deserpidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Deserpidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionDeserpidine, MethyclothiazideEnduronyl, Enduronyl Forte
How Deserpidine, Methyclothiazide interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Deserpidine, Methyclothiazide interactionDigoxinDigitek, Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin
How Digoxin interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Digoxin (lanoxin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hypercalcemia induced by high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of arrhythmia from digoxin.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Digoxin interactionDihydroxyaluminum Sodium CarbonateRolaids
How Dihydroxyaluminum Sodium Carbonate interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Aluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity, but this has only been reported in people with renal failure.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Dihydroxyaluminum Sodium Carbonate interactionDiltiazemAdizem-SR, Adizem-XL, Angitil SR, Angitil XL, Calcicard CR, Cardizem +23 more
How Diltiazem interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Diltiazem (cardizem, Others), Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hypercalcemia induced by high-dose vitamin D can reduce the therapeutic effects of diltiazem for arrhythmia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Diltiazem interactionDiltiazem, EnalaprilTeczem
How Diltiazem, Enalapril interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Diltiazem (cardizem, Others) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Diltiazem, Enalapril interactionEnalapril Maleate, HydrochlorothiazideVaseretic
How Enalapril Maleate, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Enalapril Maleate, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionEzetimibe, AtorvastatinLiptruzet
How Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Atorvastatin (lipitor), Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might reduce absorption of atorvastatin.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin interactionFish Oil TriglyceridesOmegaven
How Fish Oil Triglycerides interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Aluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity, but this has only been reported in people with renal failure.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Fish Oil Triglycerides interactionFosinopril, HydrochlorothiazideMonopril HCT
How Fosinopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Fosinopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionGuanethidine, HydrochlorothiazideEsimil
How Guanethidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Guanethidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionHydralazine, HydrochlorothiazideApresazide, Apresoline-Esidrix
How Hydralazine, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydralazine, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionHydralazine, Hydrochlorothiazide, ReserpineSer-Ap-Es, Unipres, Uniserp
How Hydralazine, Hydrochlorothiazide, Reserpine interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydralazine, Hydrochlorothiazide, Reserpine interactionHydrochlorothiazideAquazide, Aquazide H, Esidrix, HCTZ, Hydro, Hydro-D +3 more
How Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide interactionHydrochlorothiazide, IrbesartanAvalide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Irbesartan interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Irbesartan interactionHydrochlorothiazide, LabetalolTrandate HCT
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Labetalol interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Labetalol interactionHydrochlorothiazide, LisinoprilPrinzide, Zestoretic
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril interactionHydrochlorothiazide, Losartan PotassiumHyzaar
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Losartan Potassium interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Losartan Potassium interactionHydrochlorothiazide, MethyldopaAldoril 15, Aldoril 25, Aldoril D30, Methazide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Methyldopa interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionHydrochlorothiazide, MetoprololLopressor HCT
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol interactionHydrochlorothiazide, MoexiprilUniretic
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Moexipril interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Moexipril interactionHydrochlorothiazide, PindololViskazide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Pindolol interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Pindolol interactionHydrochlorothiazide, PropranololInderide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Propranolol interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Propranolol interactionHydrochlorothiazide, QuinaprilAccuretic
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Quinapril interacts with Vitamin D 2000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Quinapril interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Vitamin D 2000 IU with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Vitamin D3
Aluminum
Vitamin D might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity, but this has only been reported in people with renal failure.
The protein that transports calcium across the intestinal wall can also bind and transport aluminum. This protein is stimulated by vitamin D, which may therefore increase aluminum absorption. This mechanism may contribute to increased aluminum levels and toxicity in people with renal failure, when they take vitamin D and aluminum-containing phosphate binders chronically.
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Vitamin D might reduce absorption of atorvastatin.
A small, low-quality clinical study shows that taking vitamin D reduces levels of atorvastatin and its active metabolites by up to 55%. However, while atorvastatin levels decreased, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels did not substantially change. Atorvastatin is metabolized in the gut by CYP3A4 enzymes, and researchers theorized that vitamin D might induce CYP3A4, causing reduced levels of atorvastatin. However, this proposed mechanism was not specifically studied.
Calcipotriene (Dovonex)
Taking calcipotriene with vitamin D increases the risk for hypercalcemia.
Calcipotriene is a vitamin D analog used topically for psoriasis. It can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to cause systemic effects, including hypercalcemia. Theoretically, combining calcipotriene with vitamin D supplements might increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, hypercalcemia induced by high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of arrhythmia from digoxin.
High doses of vitamin D can cause hypercalcemia. Hypercalcemia increases the risk of fatal cardiac arrhythmias with digoxin. Avoid vitamin D doses above the tolerable upper intake level (4000 IU daily for adults) and monitor serum calcium levels in people taking vitamin D and digoxin concurrently.
Diltiazem (Cardizem, Others)
Theoretically, hypercalcemia induced by high-dose vitamin D can reduce the therapeutic effects of diltiazem for arrhythmia.
High doses of vitamin D can cause hypercalcemia. Hypercalcemia can reduce the effectiveness of verapamil in atrial fibrillation. Theoretically this could also occur with diltiazem. Avoid vitamin D doses above the tolerable upper intake level (4000 IU daily for adults) and monitor serum calcium levels in people taking vitamin D and diltiazem concurrently.
Thiazide Diuretics
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Thiazide diuretics decrease urinary calcium excretion, which could lead to hypercalcemia if vitamin D supplements are taken concurrently. This has been reported in people being treated with vitamin D for hypoparathyroidism, and also in elderly people with normal parathyroid function who were taking a thiazide, vitamin D, and calcium-containing antacids daily.
Verapamil (Calan, Others)
Hypercalcemia induced by high-dose vitamin D can reduce the therapeutic effects of verapamil for arrhythmia.
Hypercalcemia due to high doses of vitamin D can reduce the effectiveness of verapamil in atrial fibrillation. Avoid vitamin D doses above the tolerable upper intake level (4000 IU daily for adults) and monitor serum calcium levels in people taking vitamin D and verapamil concurrently.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
There is some concern that vitamin D might induce CYP3A4. In vitro research suggests that vitamin D induces CYP3A4 transcription. Additionally, observational research has found that increased UV light exposure and serum vitamin D levels are associated with decreased serum levels of CYP3A4 substrates such as tacrolimus and sirolimus, while no association between UV light exposure or vitamin D levels and levels of mycophenolic acid, a non-CYP3A4 substrate, was found. A small, low-quality clinical study shows that taking vitamin D reduces levels of the CYP3A4 substrate atorvastatin and its active metabolites by up to 55%; however, the clinical effects of atorvastatin were not reduced. While researchers theorized that vitamin D might induce CYP3A4, this proposed mechanism was not specifically studied.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Vitamin D 2000 IU, from the product label.
Bronson Laboratories
- Name
- Bronson Laboratories
- City
- Lindon
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84042
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Sources & How We Checked
Vitamin D 2000 IU's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
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The 26 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Vitamin D 26 references
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