Vitamin D Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Nutrilite
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vitamin D 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 is a dietary supplement by Nutrilite with 2 active ingredients. 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 major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vitamin D, Vitamin K2. 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 has two active ingredients. Vitamin D is used to treat bone and mineral disorders including rickets, osteomalacia (soft bones), and hypoparathyroidism (low parathyroid hormone).
Vitamin K2 helps your body form blood clots and is used for clotting factor deficiencies and related bleeding conditions. The tablet also contains several inactive ingredients — maltose, microcrystalline cellulose, acacia, sucrose, gum arabic, silicon dioxide, corn starch, sunflower oil, caramel color, and others — that serve as binders and fillers to hold the tablet together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Vitamin D in this product is established as effective for rickets, osteomalacia, renal bone disease, hypoparathyroidism, and familial hypophosphatemia (a rare inherited disorder affecting phosphate). Vitamin K2 is effective for clotting factor deficiencies, vitamin K-dependent clotting problems, warfarin reversal, and bleeding diseases.
Vitamin K2 is also rated as possibly effective for osteoporosis prevention, though the evidence isn't as strong.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Vitamin D is generally well tolerated at recommended doses. Very high doses over time can cause vitamin D toxicity, with symptoms of elevated blood calcium (hypercalcemia), decreased growth in children, and eye inflammation in severe cases.
Vitamin K taken by mouth is generally well tolerated; the most common side effects are mild stomach upset, nausea, and diarrhea. Both ingredients are considered likely safe at recommended doses during pregnancy and breastfeeding, though you should use them only under your doctor's guidance.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking Nutrilite Vitamin D, double-check with your pharmacist if you take warfarin or other blood thinners — this is a Major interaction. If you're on thiazide diuretics, verapamil, diltiazem, digoxin, atorvastatin (Lipitor), calcipotriene (for psoriasis), or aluminum-containing products, ask your pharmacist about the Moderate risks.
High-dose vitamin D can raise your blood calcium, which matters especially if you're on heart medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is appropriate if you need vitamin D for bone disorders like rickets or osteomalacia, or vitamin K2 for clotting problems — but only if your doctor has recommended it. If you take warfarin, blood pressure medications, heart drugs, cholesterol medications, or any other prescription, check your medications with us first.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 2020.
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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nutrilite |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 10-9760 |
| Net contents | 90 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 21, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 239369 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Halal |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Vitamin D by Nutrilite, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 2000 IU | 500% |
| Vitamin K2 | 20 mcg | 25% |
Other ingredients: Maltose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Acacia, Sucrose, Gum Arabic, Silicon Dioxide, Corn Starch, Sunflower Oil, natural Caramel color, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Magnesium Stearate, Glycerin, Carnauba wax
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Formula
Nutrilite Vitamin D is a high potency dietary supplement. Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption into the bloodstream. Vitamin K2 plays an important role in getting calcium from your bloodstream into your bones. Naturally sourced from an extract of fermented soybeans, the vitamin K2 is the most bioavailable, longest lasting and most bioavailable form of vitamin K2.
Crescent M (Halal)
Storage
Keep tightly closed. Store in cool, dry place.
Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
No artificial colors or preservatives added.
No artificial colors or preservatives added.
Help Calcium absorption for strong bones
Precautions
Children under 12 years of age, pregnant women or nursing mothers, or anyone with a medical condition should consult with a physician before taking this product. Keep out of reach of children.
Children under 12 years of age, pregnant women or nursing mothers, or anyone with a medical condition should consult with a physician before taking this product.
Children under 12 years of age, pregnant women or nursing mothers, or anyone with a medical condition should consult with a physician before taking this product.
Children under 12 years of age, pregnant women or nursing mothers, or anyone with a medical condition should consult with a physician before taking this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
Patients on anticoagulant therapy should consult their physician before taking vitamin K2 supplements.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
1 tablet, 1x a day
Suggested Use: Take 1 tablet daily with a meal.
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.
Seals/Symbols
Crescent M (Halal)
General Statements
Exclusively from Amway
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Vitamin D by Nutrilite label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Vitamin D by Nutrilite
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Vitamin D
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 D monograph & interactionsVitamin K2
Interacts with2 drugs
Vitamin K is an essential nutrient your body needs for normal blood clotting and to support healthy bones. Most people get enough from food, but suppl...
Vitamin K2 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Maltose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Acacia, Sucrose, Gum Arabic, Silicon Dioxide, Corn Starch, Sunflower Oil, Natural Caramel color, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Magnesium Stearate, Glycerin, Carnauba wax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vitamin D by Nutrilite Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Nutrilite Vitamin D contains two active ingredients — vitamin D and vitamin K2 — and together they interact with a significant number of medications.
The most serious interaction is vitamin K2 with warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner. Vitamin K directly counteracts warfarin's effect, potentially undoing its ability to prevent dangerous blood clots.
If you take warfarin, you'll need to talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting this product.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Vitamin D carries several Moderate-severity interactions. High doses can raise your blood calcium levels dangerously, especially when combined with thiazide diuretics (water pills for blood pressure), the heart rhythm drugs verapamil, diltiazem, or digoxin, or the psoriasis medication calcipotriene.
Vitamin D may also reduce how well atorvastatin (Lipitor) works for cholesterol, and it could theoretically speed up the breakdown of certain other medications your liver processes.
Altogether, these interactions span 705 individual medications. Because this product has multiple interacting ingredients, checking your exact medications with the tool on this page is important — we can give you a precise answer only when we know what you're taking.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Vitamin D interact with 715 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Vitamin D interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin D Vitamin K2
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Vitamin D — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin K2Warfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
Vitamin K can antagonize and reverse the therapeutic effects of warfarin.
Read the full Vitamin K2 + Warfarin interactionVitamin DCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin D + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Vitamin D — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin K2Warfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
Vitamin K can antagonize and reverse the therapeutic effects of warfarin.
Read the full Vitamin K2 + Warfarin Sodium interactionVitamin DCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin D + Warfarin Sodium interactionAlginic Acid, Aluminum HydroxideRafton
How Alginic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DAluminum 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 D + Alginic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide interactionAluminum Acetate, Benzethonium ChlorideBuro-Sol Otic Solution
How Aluminum Acetate, Benzethonium Chloride interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DAluminum 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 D + Aluminum Acetate, Benzethonium Chloride interactionAluminum ChlorideAluminum Chloride, Anhydrol Forte, Driclor, Drysol
How Aluminum Chloride interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DAluminum 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 D + Aluminum Chloride interactionAluminum HydroxideAlu-Cap, Amphojel, Gaviscon
How Aluminum Hydroxide interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DAluminum 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 D + Aluminum Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DAluminum 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 D + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DAluminum 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 D + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug)Maalox, Mucogel
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DAluminum 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 D + Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (otc Drug)Mylanta
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (otc Drug) interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DAluminum 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 D + Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (otc Drug) interactionAluminum, CalciumDomeboro
How Aluminum, Calcium interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DAluminum 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 D + Aluminum, Calcium interactionAluminum, Magnesium (otc Drug)Almagel
How Aluminum, Magnesium (otc Drug) interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DAluminum 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 D + Aluminum, Magnesium (otc Drug) interactionAluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug)Wingel
How Aluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DAluminum 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 D + Aluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DThiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DAluminum 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 D + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DThiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DThiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAtorvastatinAtorvaliq
How Atorvastatin interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Atorvastatin (lipitor) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin D + Atorvastatin interactionAtorvastatin CalciumLipitor
How Atorvastatin Calcium interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DAtorvastatin (lipitor), Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might reduce absorption of atorvastatin.
Read the full Vitamin D + Atorvastatin Calcium interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DThiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DThiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBendroflumethiazideAprinox, Naturetin, Neo-NaClex
How Bendroflumethiazide interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DThiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D + Bendroflumethiazide interactionBendroflumethiazide, NadololCorzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DThiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D + Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interactionBendroflumethiazide, PotassiumCentyl K, Neo-NaClex-K
How Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DThiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D + Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interactionBendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia SerpentinaRauzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DThiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D + Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interactionBenzthiazideExna
How Benzthiazide interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DThiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D + Benzthiazide interactionBetamethasone Dipropionate, CalcipotrieneEnstilar, Wynzora
How Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DCalcipotriene (dovonex) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking calcipotriene with vitamin D increases the risk for hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D + Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interactionBisoprolol, HydrochlorothiazideZiac
How Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DThiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D + Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionCalcipotrieneDovonex
How Calcipotriene interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DCalcipotriene (dovonex) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking calcipotriene with vitamin D increases the risk for hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D + Calcipotriene interactionCandesartan Cilexetil, HydrochlorothiazideAtacand HCT
How Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Vitamin D — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin DThiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D + Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Vitamin D with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Vitamin D
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.
Vitamin K2
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Vitamin K can antagonize and reverse the therapeutic effects of warfarin.
Vitamin K antagonizes the effects of warfarin. Excessive vitamin K intake, either from supplements or from changes in the diet, can reduce the anticoagulant effect of warfarin.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Vitamin D, from the product label.
Nutrilite
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- Amway Corp.
- City
- Ada
- State
- MI
- ZipCode
- 49355
- Phone Number
- 1-800-253-6500
- Web Address
- Amway.com/Nutrilite
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The Full Monographs Behind Vitamin D’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Vitamin D
Interacts with 715 drugsVitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and is important for healthy bones, muscles, and immune function. Many people, especially those with low sun exposure,...
Read the full Vitamin D monograph → Herb & supplement monographVitamin K
Interacts with 2 drugsVitamin K is an essential nutrient your body needs for normal blood clotting and to support healthy bones. Most people get enough from food, but supplements are sometimes used for deficiency...
Read the full Vitamin K monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Vitamin D'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.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 37 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
- McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
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