Medications that are known to lower vitamin D levels include:
Cholesterol-lowering drugs (eg, cholestyramine, colestipol)
Laxatives
Orlistat
Rifampin
Seizure medications (eg, phenobarbital, phenytoin)
Steroids (eg, prednisone)
Learn more about the etiology of vitamin D deficiency.
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Cite this: Romesh Khardori. Fast Five Quiz: Vitamin D Practice Essentials - Medscape - Feb 09, 2022.
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