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Calcium D Medication
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I have to take calcium everyday but that medicine make me have constipation . Any other medication can I take to help?
A couple suggestions: First of all make sure that you are drinking plenty of water, eating high fiber foods and getting regular exercise. It may also help to take your calcium with the largest meal of the day. If those ideas do not help, consider adding psyllium at bedtime. ...Read more
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My sister takes medication for calcium as her gym couch told her to have.she is 23 years old and has pain in the knees.is it ok for this age?
Yes: Yes, unless she has contradictions to taking these supplements. Having knee pain will not be affected one way or another with calcium. ...Read more
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So confused: does anybody know if Fosamax (alendronate) or calcium is the same thing or if I should take both if different medications?
Different: They are different componenets of prevention of osteoporosis. Follow your doctor's advice about how to take them. ...Read more
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Do calcium supplements interfere with the absorption of some medications?
Yes.: They can significantly lower the amount of thyroid hormone that gets absorbed. Because calcium is a positively charged ion, it can bind to any negatively charged chemical, including levothyroxine. Spacing the thyroid hormone at least 2 hours from calcium (including antacids such as tums), iron, multi-vitamins, and certain other meds can help keep thyroid blood levels stable. ...Read more
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Is there calcium channel blockers in the medication benicar (olmesartan) thanks ?
Benicar (olmesartan): benicar is (olmesartan) which is not a calcium channel blocker. it is in a class called ARBs. which stands for angiotensin receptor blockers. ...Read more
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What can happen to 66-year-old female who has high calcium level. She's currently on new medication slightly heavy but solid taken 500mg/daily ca?
Hi calcium on cal: I would stop the calcium and get rechecked a month later. If the calcium is still high, then I would get a lab set simultaneously including: total calcium, ionized calcium, intact PTH, and serum creatinine at a minimum. A 24 hour urine collection from calcium may also be ordered. ...Read more
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Kidneywise is it advisable for me to use kre alkalyn for fitness purposes, I have hypoparathyriodism and I use calcium medication daily?
Not advisable: Kre alkalyn and other creatine supplements can impaire kidney function, especially in people who might be susceptible. Having hypoparathyroidism puts you at risk for kidney stones and kre alkalyn can increase your risk as well. ...Read more
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My medication alkalizes urine and can cause calcium phosphate stones. How can I acidify my urine to counter this effect?
Add citrate: Best approach is to add citrate. Citrate interferes with ca x phos and ca x oxalate. Citrate is available by rx as Urocit K and as Bicitra (citric acid and sodium citrate). You can supply citrate with orange juice and ReaLemon extract. These will not alkalinize urine. ...Read more
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I am taking calcium tablets and elxtroxin tablets duting my pregnancy period. How many hours should be split between thoses two medication?
8 hrs: At least. Calcium and thyroid hormone form a complex that does not get absorbed. Good luck with baby. ...Read more
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For 57+ F with stage-2 osteoarthritis, is 'Uniwalk tablet' a better option than collagen peptide supplements ? What about calcium & vitD medications ?
OA supplements.: The supplements that would be recommendable in this context would be calcium, vitamin D, glucosamine and chondroitin. ...Read more
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Is it ok I am taking bone-up superior calcium formula is a dietary supplement. Taking this instead of the medication alendronate sodium tablets 70 mg?
Osteopenia: Calcium is commonly not an issue as dietary calcium is often sufficient with most people's daily dietary intake. More commonly, osteopenia/osteoporosis is correlated with vitamin d deficiency. I'd have your calcium and vitamin d levels checked. Resistance exercises also help build stronger bones. There are side-effects to bisphosphonate therapy, but believed that their benefits outweigh the risks. ...Read more
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Since I'm allergic to so many medications, looking for safe natural way to open celiac artery. Calcium deposits. Condition found in cat scan when l1F?
Celiac artery Ca2+: Before you try anything you should talk with your doc about what really needs to be done. If your artery needed opening I am sure they would have recommended something specific. If this is part of a more generalized process you may need a medication for that. Multiple "allergies" can be a problem. ...Read more
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I m suffering from avascular necrosis of hips .... I m on medication taking vitamins calcium n sodium tablets ... Plz suggest?
Osteonecrosis (AVN): Nonoperative management for avn of the femoral head (hips) is generally ineffective. If 15% or less of the femoral head is involved & no symptoms are present, there is a chance it will resolve without surgical intervention. Treatment with bisphosphonates has been tried with variable results. Joint preserving surgical procedures may be the best available option. ...Read more
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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?
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. ...Read more
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I just called my doctor to discuss hanging my medication for hypothyroidism caused by hashimoto. My calcium is 10.8 so my dr wants me to come in?
Hypercalcemia : Hypercalcemia can represent significant disease and should be evaluated urgently. Your doctor is caring for you properly. ...Read more
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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.
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. ...Read more
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Can prescription strength acid reflux medication damage teeth? I have heard the medication does not let you absorb calcium and magnesium.
Acid reflux: Acid reflux will damage your teeth. Te acids will erode your teeth. It is not the medication that is the problem so keep taking it. Talk to your dentist about strategies that will help strengthen your teeth. ...Read more
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Kindly inform me which vitamin and calcium should I give my 75 years old mother which is on crestor and exelon (rivastigmine) medication... Thank you?
Complicated: In reference to vitamins: a generic over the counter multivitamin (store brand is fine) will supply all the daily requirements. For advice regarding vitamin D and calcium, more information is necessary including renal function, bone density, fracture history, family history, liver function and co-morbid conditions - this is best determined by your mother's family doctor. ...Read more
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