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Calcium caltrate supplements, 500 mg, 2-3 times day cause me to be bloated and constipated. any suggestions as to how to avoid this.
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Yes: Constipation is a common side effect of calcium supplementation, so decrease or temporarily stop the calcium to see if the problem clears up.
Answered 9/16/2018
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