Important Information About Hectorol^®

Hectorol is used to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Important Treatment Consideration

You should not take Hectorol if you have a history of abnormally high calcium blood levels (hypercalcemia) or if you have very high vitamin D levels • Overdosage of any form of vitamin D is dangerous • Before taking Hectorol, tell your doctor if you have ever had an irregular heartbeat or seizure, or if you are taking any digitalis drugs • Do not take other vitamin D related drugs if you are currently taking Hectorol • It is important for anyone taking Hectorol to talk to their doctor before taking any non-prescription drugs or magnesium-containing antacids, and to adhere to instructions about following a low phosphorus diet and calcium supplementation • One of the main side effects of treatment with Hectorol is hypercalcemia • Tell your doctor if you experience symptoms of hypercalcemia, such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite, and increased thirst • Common side effects seen in Hectorol-treated patients not on dialysis (pre-dialysis) were infection, chest pain, constipation, indigestion, anemia, dehydration, depression, muscle tension, sleeplessness, tingling sensation, increased cough, shortness of breath, and runny nose • Common side effects seen in Hectorol-treated patients on dialysis were headache, ill feeling, slow heartbeat, nausea/vomiting, swelling, dizziness, shortness of breath, and itching • Hectorol is available by prescription only

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