Vit D 50000 IU

[realtime_350]

I am on attenol 25mg for high blood pressure and it is under control for the most part.  They found my vit D level at 9 so they started me on 50000 IU.  Last night when I took it my heart rate and blood pressure shot up for a long while to 190 over 100 which is not normal for me.  I am almost sure it has to do with the 50000 iu but my doctor said it should help lower bp in genral.  Its not for me...... Anyone else ever this problem.  I am only 28....

[caregiver222]

The 50,000 IU vitamin D3 supplement is issued to non-compliant patients with low-blood levels of D3, and is supposed to be taken once a week. Anything is possible, but it is unlikely the dose had anything to do with your cardiac irregularities or high blood pressure.

[Arti Sharma, M.D.]

Hi there,
Stress, anxiety, medications, and salt consumption can cause sudden rise in blood pressure. Vitamin D does not raise blood pressure. It suppresses rennin a substance produced by the kidneys that results in fluid retention and arterial vasoconstriction and rise in blood pressure. It is advisable to take vitamin D only under a doctor's supervision. Take low salt diet and stay away from stress. Exercise daily for 20-30 minutes. If the rise in blood pressure continues consult your doctor. Do keep me posted.
Best wishes and take care!