Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Solya D3 Strips is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Solya D3 Strips contains cholecalciferol which is a secosteroid and it acts as a hormone precursor. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of diseases that results from vitamin D deficiency such as rickets. It should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which are used by some bodybuilders, without prescription to build muscle mass.

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Solya D3 Strips does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported to cause weight gain by the patients who are taking. It is not a known side effect of this drug. In fact, its long-term use might cause weight loss. It is presumed that it can prevent the formation of fat cells and their storage by increasing the levels of hormone chemical messengers serotonin and testosterone which leads to weight loss. If you experience heavy weight gain after using this drug and you are in doubt that this drug is causing unusual weight gain then discuss with your doctor without further delay.

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Solya D3 Strips can cause metallic taste because this drug alters your sensory bud (Responsible for taste) on the tongue. It is a common side effect of this drug. This effect goes away after discontinuation of the drug. If it persists even after the discontinuation of the drug, then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Solya D3 Strips is helpful in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis (causes weak bone). Solya D3 Strips works in osteoporosis by increasing the calcium concentration in our body through its intestinal absorption and retention from kidneys which helps in making bones stronger.