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Can taking caltrate plus make my calcium levels to high dr said blood test results show high calcium levels and to stop taking them?
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Md evaluation: High intake of calcium can cause elevated levels in the blood. This often occurs in the setting of associated kidney dysfunction. Other causes like hyperparathyroidism, sarcoidosis must be investigated..
Answered 4/10/2016
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