continually Calcifediol Generic Name: Calcifediol (kal si fe DYE ole) Brand Name: Rayaldee Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Calcifediol: It is used to treat high parathyroid hormone levels in certain patients. Slideshow Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): Evolving Science For a Fatal Disease What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Calcifediol? If you have an allergy to calcifediol or any part of this medicine. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take calcifediol with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Calcifediol? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. If you are taking digoxin, talk with your doctor. You may need to have your blood work checked more closely while you are taking it with calcifediol. If you take cholestyramine, talk with your pharmacist about how to take with this medicine. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using calcifediol while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Calcifediol) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Swallow whole. Do not chew, open, or crush. Take calcifediol at bedtime. What do I do if I miss a dose? Skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of high calcium levels like weakness, confusion, feeling tired, headache, upset stomach and throwing up, hard stools (constipation), or bone pain. A heartbeat that does not feel normal. Seizures. Not hungry. More thirst. Passing urine more often. Weight loss. Feeling very tired or weak. What are some other side effects of Calcifediol? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Nose and throat irritation. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Calcifediol? Store at room temperature. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take calcifediol or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to calcifediol. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. 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