Ergocalciferol Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
Drisdol, Vitamin D2
Generic Name: Ergocalciferol
What is Ergocalciferol? Ergocalciferol is a form of Vitamin D, also called vitamin D2. It is created from viosterol, which in turn is created when ultraviolet light activates ergosterol.
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Reasons Taken
4 patients in the community are taking or have taken Ergocalciferol.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 2 | 50% |
| low vitamin d levels or deficient | 1 | 25% |
| Treat Parkinson's | 1 | 25% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Ergocalciferol.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Ergocalciferol or how long patients were taking Ergocalciferol before stopping.
Currently taking Ergocalciferol
Stopped taking Ergocalciferol
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor's advice | 1 | 100% |  |