Supplement × Prescription·contraindicated·Strong evidence

Calcitriol + Vitamin D3

Contraindicated Strong evidence

Additional vitamin D can increase the risk of vitamin D toxicity and hypercalcemia during calcitriol therapy.

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Substances
Pair type
Contraindicated
Evidence
Strong
Source citations
1
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.

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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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  • 1U.S. National Library of Medicine. Calcitriol Capsules and Oral Solution US Prescribing Information. 2026.Needs sourceNo link

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