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Calcium

Main Ingredients:   Calcium

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The two main types of calcium in supplements are carbonate and citrate.

Calcium Citrate is available under brand names Citracal or Solgar.

Calcium Carbonate is available under brand names Tums or Caltrate.

Some forms of calcium supplements are available in fortified foods including gluconate, lactate, and phosyphate. Calcium citrate malate is another well-absorbed form of calcium found in certain variety of fortified juices.

Calcium is primarily used in the prevention and treatment of calcium deficiencies.
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Calcium 5.23 3.88 1.07 22 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Calcium, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 2.1% 4.3% 91.5% 2.1% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 8.5% 83% 8.5% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 2.1% 95.7% 2.1% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 89.4% 10.6% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 6.4% 89.4% 4.3% 0%
Digestion 0% 8.5% 89.4% 2.1% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 83% 12.8% 4.3%
Energy 4.3% 2.1% 80.9% 10.6% 2.1%
Eyesight 0% 4.3% 95.7% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 6.4% 93.6% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 8.5% 91.5% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 2.1% 91.5% 6.4% 0%
Patience 0% 2.1% 97.9% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 97.9% 2.1% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 4.3% 93.6% 2.1% 0%
Sleep 0% 6.4% 87.2% 4.3% 2.1%
Stress Level 0% 6.4% 91.5% 2.1% 0%
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Commonly Reported Calcium Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Constipation 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 93.5% 6.5% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 95.7% 4.3% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Fever 97.3% 2.7% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 95.7% 4.3% 0% 0% 0%
Heartburn 89.7% 6.9% 3.4% 0% 0%
Hot Flashes / Flushing 92.9% 3.6% 3.6% 0% 0%
Indigestion 96.4% 0% 3.6% 0% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 93.1% 6.9% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 96.8% 3.2% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 90.7% 9.3% 0% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Calcium Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Bone Damage 92.9% 7.1% 0% 0% 0%
Dry Mouth 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Heartburn 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
High Blood Pressure 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Stroke 96.4% 0% 3.6% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Calcium
Since taking Calcium Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 2%
Fall 4%
Hospitalization 2%
Stroke 2%
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11 Jun 2014 I use Calcium for my bones. If I do a lot through the day . I will hurt a night. if I don't take them.
   —Posted by godbless4679
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02 Apr 2012 I was taking Calcium (usually calcium carbonate) in various forms; my teeth seem to demand it. My Chiropractor said that the body has a hard time with it. I was foggier in the head, mildly stressed. I took the Calcium Lactate (presumably from milk) in great moderation (I drink lots of milk anyway) and my body apparently tried dumping the Calcium Carbonate, as I got stiffer and had to lean on the Magnesium pretty hard for a while, plus I acquired a slight Calcium Carbonate taste in my mouth at that time. Now my head is a bit clearer, and I wake up more rested.
   —Posted by Gregory D. MELLOTT
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02 Apr 2012 I probably need to add that the needed dosage of Prilosec (or its generic) has since dropped by 1/2.
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10 Oct 2011 I feel calcium has protected me from broken bones
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12 Sep 2011 great way to help promote health, mine come with vitamin d in it too
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