Caltrate is the most widely prescribed calcium on the market yet the side effects of gas and bloating is unbearable.. I thought that the side effects would eventually go away, yet after 4 months of taking this calcium it has not subsided at all...
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I don't know if I am satified, I am experiencing loose stool since I started taking it. For about 2 weeks now. Is this common?
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Jcg | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/11/2022
Condition: Osteoporosis
Overall rating 4.0
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I half the pills and take half every 4 to 6 hours. That curbed nausea. Probiotics helped alot with side effects.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/10/2010
Condition: Low Amount of Calcium in the Blood
Overall rating 3.7
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Caltrate is the most widely prescribed calcium on the market yet the side effects of gas and bloating is unbearable.. I thought that the side effects would eventually go away, yet after 4 months of taking this calcium it has not subsided at all...
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benjee | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/6/2010
Condition: Low Amount of Calcium in the Blood
Overall rating 1.0
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I find it hard to move my bowels. I have to take phillips magnesia full dose to help me move my bowels.what should I do to get me back on a normal basis.
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
I have extreme gas problems with calcium. I tried this brand and was happy with the results. Then they changed it to the little tablets and the gas problem came roaring back. What to do!?!?!?!
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Angie | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
2/13/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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I don't know if I am satified, I am experiencing loose stool since I started taking it. For about 2 weeks now. Is this common?
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