Research Article

Vitamin D Supplementation for the Treatment of Depressive Symptoms in Women with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Table 2

Summary of Relevant Adverse Events.

Adverse EventHigher Dose (n = 65)Lower Dose (n = 64)
Number AffectedNumber of EventsNumber AffectedNumber of Events

Passive suicidal ideation3 (4.6%)31 (1.6%)1
Significant increase in CES-D (30% increase)14 (22%)1415 (23%)15
Elevated vitamin D level (≥ 100 ng/mL)2 (3.1%)200
Hypercalcemia (> 10.5 mg/dL)1 (1.5%)11 (1.6%)1
Elevated systolic blood pressure (≥ 160mmHg)6 (9.2%)86 (9.4%)7
Significant increase in HbA1c (3%)1 (1.5%)14 (6.3%)4
Significant increase in creatinine (25%)1 (1.5%)100

Note. The number affected may not equal the number of events, principally because an individual can report the same event multiple times.