Can you take Calcitriol while pregnant?
Last updated September 7, 2026.
**You can take calcitriol during pregnancy when your clinician determines that the benefits outweigh the potential risks to your baby.** Pregnancy safety studies are limited, so you need an individual treatment review. If you have certain kidney or parathyroid conditions, calcitriol helps your body absorb calcium and may remain necessary during pregnancy. Your clinician will use blood tests to monitor calcium and guide your dose because calcitriol can raise calcium too high. Tell your prescriber when you become pregnant, and review your prenatal vitamin and other supplements before making changes.
What to do
- **Contact your prescriber:** Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy so you can review treatment.
- **Follow your prescription:** Ask your prescriber before stopping calcitriol or changing your dose.
- **Keep your lab appointments:** Get the blood tests your clinician orders to check calcium and guide your dose.
- **Review your supplements:** Check your prenatal vitamin, calcium, and vitamin D products with your clinician before adding or changing them.
- **Follow your calcium plan:** Follow your clinician's recommended calcium intake from food and supplements.
- **Report symptoms promptly:** Call your clinician right away if you develop unusual thirst, frequent urination, vomiting, or weakness.
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