Mike, I found that statement puzzling also. The only thing I can think of is that the author may have gotten this part backwards.
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"According to the package insert, loss of appetite and weight loss are side effects of calcitriol, but not weight gain."
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Can calcitriol cause weight gain? - Calcitriol Questions - Ask a Pharmacist on Everyday Health - EverydayHealth.com
I think the confusion stems from there being a controversy/misunderstanding surrounding calcitriol.