Drug details

Drisdol (ergocalciferol capsules)

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Drisdol (ergocalciferol) is vitamin D2 used to treat hypoparathyroidism (decreased functioning of the parathyroid glands). Drisdol is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • chest pain,
  • thinking problems,
  • changes in behavior,
  • urinating more than usual,
  • feeling irritable,
  • feeling short of breath, or
The following drugs are related to Drisdol, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Natpara (parathyroid hormone for injection)