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Vitamin D and Thiazide Diuretics: How Their Combination Can Raise Calcium Levels
Combining vitamin D supplements with thiazide diuretics can dangerously raise blood calcium levels, leading to hypercalcemia. Learn who's at risk, what doses are safe, and how to avoid hospitalization.
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