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When is the recommended time to take a calcium supplement with vitamin d supplement?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Timing: I would not take them right before bed as it could reflux up into your esophagus at night and cause pain and heartburn.

Answered 5/4/2013

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