Question 1

who should not take os-cal?

Accepted Answer

Os-Cal: "Tumor that Dissolves Bone, Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements, Kidney Stone, Kidney Disease, Sarcoidosis, Increased Activity of the Parathyroid Gland, High Amount of Calcium in the Blood, Extreme Loss of Body Water."  Per:  http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-59713/natural-o-s-cal-500-oral/details/list-contraindications

Question 2

is os-cal still from oysters?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Os-cal contains oyster shell powder . The oysters  are dredged from  U.S.  Offshore oyster beds.

Question 3

is taking os-cal with breakfast a way to increase calcium?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tums (calcium carbonate) are a good form of low cost calcium, .

Question 4

someone said something about taking os-cal at breakfast would that work for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Oscal is best taken in at least two dosages one in the am and one in the pm with meals. Remember calcium is only part of the treatment for osteoporosis. For example vitamnid, weight bearing exercise, and possible meds such as Fosamax or Actonel (risedronate) and other may be needed.

Question 5

how effective is os-cal for reducing the risk of hip fractures?

Accepted Answer

Os-cal is a suppl-: -lement for those who have deficient calcium levels, and needs 2 be taken with Vit-D-3, 2000iu/day. in order to decrease the chance of a hip fracture, adequate calcium in your diet is important as well as weight bearing exercise. if you have osteoporosis, there are many factors 2 consider for treatment. Fm Hx, fracture Hx, T-score. you need to see an internist that treats the entity,no easy fix.

Question 6

serum calcium drawn 8 a.m. 9/25 = 11.1. took 4 extra strength tums (calcium carbonate) approx 3- 4 a.m. on 9/24 = 1200 mg cal. tums (calcium carbonate) cause high read? vit d3 99- 100.

Accepted Answer

No: The electrolytes and ions in our blood are very tightly regulated by our body. Anything that you take by mouth (Tums) will have no immediate effect on the blood level of any ion. You should be worked up for that. You may have some nasty process going on in your bones. Hopefully you do not, but do not neglect it!

Question 7

can antacid medication like tums (calcium carbonate) damage your stomach if your stomach is not having any high level of acidity in the stomach?

Accepted Answer

not likely: You would have to take a lot of Tums (calcium carbonate) to cause any problems...And that would be because of the calcium, not the low acid.

Question 8

i am a 46 year old hispanic that has frequent, heartburn every time i eat. love spicy food, what medication do you recommend. tums (calcium carbonate) no good.or zentac.

Accepted Answer

Heartburn: You can eat psicy but you have to avoid greasy food, so you have to avoid fried food, greasy food, eat small frequent meals not large meals, don't eat too late before going to bed, and if you smoke, stop smoking. If you have some diet modifications and lose some weight you will still be able to enjoy your spicy food.

Question 9

is it harmful to take calcium carbonate tablets and sodium bicarbonate at the same time? if not, how long should you wait inbetween? thanks in advance for any informed responses,  not found on any drug interaction sites.

Accepted Answer

Wait 1hr btwn : High-dose calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate when taken together can cause a condition called milk-alkali syndrome. Its symptoms include headache, nausea, irritability, and weakness, hypercalcemia (high blood calcium levels), and reduced function of the kidneys.
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Question 10

what is calcitriol for? is this a dangerous drug? can it cure low ionized calcium and high intact pth? or simple calcium carbonate is ok?

Accepted Answer

Calcitriol: Calcitriol is also called rocaltrol or 1,25 fi hydroxyl vitamin D. This is a potent pharmaceutical and is fat soluble. That means it can accumulate in your body over time and cause toxicity. The main toxicity is HIGH calcium which can lead to kidney damage. It is used for patients with low calcium that may have either low or high PTH.

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Is os-cal still from oysters?

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Is taking os-cal with breakfast a way to increase calcium?

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Someone said something about taking os-cal at breakfast would that work for osteoporosis?

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How effective is os-cal for reducing the risk of hip fractures?

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Serum calcium drawn 8 a.m. 9/25 = 11.1. took 4 extra strength tums (calcium carbonate) approx 3- 4 a.m. on 9/24 = 1200 mg cal. tums (calcium carbonate) cause high read? vit d3 99- 100.

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Can antacid medication like tums (calcium carbonate) damage your stomach if your stomach is not having any high level of acidity in the stomach?

A member asked:

I am a 46 year old hispanic that has frequent, heartburn every time i eat. love spicy food, what medication do you recommend. tums (calcium carbonate) no good.or zentac.

A member asked:

Is it harmful to take calcium carbonate tablets and sodium bicarbonate at the same time? if not, how long should you wait inbetween? thanks in advance for any informed responses, not found on any drug interaction sites.

A member asked:

What is calcitriol for? is this a dangerous drug? can it cure low ionized calcium and high intact pth? or simple calcium carbonate is ok?

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