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Scope
Supplement × Prescription
Last verified
June 4, 2026
ContraindicatedStrong evidence
What is happening. Additional vitamin D can increase the risk of vitamin D toxicity and hypercalcemia during calcitriol therapy.
Mechanism. Overlapping vitamin D receptor activation and increased calcium and phosphate absorption.
Recommendation. Do not add vitamin D supplements unless the prescriber specifically orders them and monitors calcium and vitamin D status.
Stack Score
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Effect on the composite score
If both Calcitriol and Vitamin D3 are in the same stack, this pair applies −25 to your Stack Score (per scored contraindication row).
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Reference material
1- 1U.S. National Library of Medicine. Calcitriol Capsules and Oral Solution US Prescribing Information. 2026.Needs sourceNo link