Drisdol is vitamin D2. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium. Drisdol is used to treat hypoparathyroidism (decreased functioning of the parathyroid glands). Drisdol is also used to treat rickets (softening of the bones caused by vitamin D deficiency) or low levels of phosphate in the blood (hypophosphatemia). Drisdol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Confidence votes 44.0K. The common medical symptom of loss of appetite is called anorexia. This is often confused by some people's use of the word Anorexia to mean Anorexia Nervosa, which is a diagnosed condition with components requiring intervention in both medical and psychological disciplines.
Appetite Loss. Changes in appetite are common with cancer and cancer treatment. People with poor appetite or appetite loss may eat less than usual, not feel hungry at all, or feel full after eating only a small amount. Ongoing appetite loss may lead to serious complications. These include weight loss, not getting the nutrients from food that the body needs, and loss of muscle mass and strength.