The users guide
to prescription drugs
and supplements
Finding the right
medication is important
Let RateADrug help.
Evaluate your current medication
Compare conventional and alternative therapies
Get information without drug company bias
Follow Us
On Twitter,
Click here
Sign In
Create Account
PreMed PREP
FAQs
About Us
Contact Us
|
Compare Treatments
|
Evaluate Your Treatment
|
Symptom Feedback
|
Drugs A to Z
|
Supplements A to Z
|
More Tools
Celebrity Health
Health Tips
Bizarre Treatments
Medical Tourism
Health Tips for Depression
Health Tips for Hypertension
Health Tips for Respiratory Illnesses
Health Tips for Low Libido
Search for a Treatment
Find Treatments by Condition
Acid Reflux & Heartburn
Acne
Addison's des
Alcoholism
Allergic Reaction
Allergies
Alopecia Areata
Altitude Sickness / Mountain Sickness
Alzheimer's
Amblyopia
Anemia
Anesthetic Reversal
Anesthetics
Angina (Chest Pain)
Angioedema
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anti-Aging & Cell Health
Anti-Inflammatory
Antioxidant
Anxiety
Apotic Dermatitis
Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Asthma & Breathing Difficulty
Astigmatism
Atherosclerosis & Arterial Disease
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
Autism
Autoimmune Urticaria
Bacterial Infection
Bacterial Infections
Barratt osophergous
Benign Tumors / Cysts
Bipolar Disorder / Manic-Depression
Birth Control
Bladder Disorder
Bleeding disorder
Brain Trauma
Breast Cancer
Bronchitis
Burn Injury
Cancer
Celiac Disease
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Circulation
Cirrhosis of the liver
Cold
Cold
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis
Depression
Dermatomyositis
Detoxification
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diarrhea & Bowel Disorder
Digestive Aids
Displasia
Drug Addiction
Ear Infection
Eating Disorder
Eczema
Edema
Enlarged Prostate (BHP)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy, Seizure & Spasm
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Eye & Vision Problem
Fever
Fibromyalgia
Flu
Fungal Infection
Gastrius
Gastrointestinal & Stomach Problem
Gastroparesis
Gingivitis
Glaucoma
Gliomas
Gout
Hair Loss / Thinning
Harth pain
Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism
Hay Fever
Headache
Heart Attack
Heart Disease
Hemorrhage (Blood Loss)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Herpes
High blood pressure
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol
HIV / AIDS
Hormone Imbalance
Hperkemia
Hughes syndrome
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Huntington's Disease
Hyperparathyroid hypercalcemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Immune System Support
Incontinence
Insomnia & Sleeping Disorder
Insonmia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Support
Kidney Disorder
Labor & Childbirth
Leprosy
Lichan planus
Lichen sclerosus
Liver Disorder
Lou Gehrig's Disease
Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)
Lung Cancer
Lung Disease
Lupus
Malaria
Male Enhancement
Mcardle's Disease
Medicine / Fluid Absorption
Meniere's disease
Meniere's Disease & Vertigo
Meningitis
Menopause
Mental Health
Microscopic colitis
Migraine
Mild splenomegaly
Motion Sickness
Mouth & Gum Disorder
MRSA
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Muscle Building
Muscle Sprains & Strains
Muscle Strength
Muscular Dystrophy
Myasthenia Gravis
Narcolepsy
Nausea
Nerve Damage
Neuralgia
Nutrient Deficiency
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis & Bone Disease
Ovarian Cysts
Pain Relief
Pancreatic Cancer
Parasites
Parkinson
Parkinsons
Parkinson's Disease
Perioral parasthesia
Pneumonia
Poison & Overdose
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) & Menstruation
Prostate Cancer
Protrusion of the disc
Psoriasis
Raynaud's Disease
Reproductive Health & Fertility
Respiratory Tract Infection
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rickets
Rosacea
Sarcoidosis
Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders
Scleroderma
Severe headache
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexually Transmitted Illness (STI)
Shojrens syndrome
Sinusitis (Sinus Infection)
Sjogren's Syndrome / Dry Mouth
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Skin Disorder
Skin Rash
Smoking Cessation
Social Anxiety Disorder
Staphylococcal Infections
Stress
Stroke
Surgical Recovery
Swellinghands
Swine Flu (H1N1)
Syringomyeli
Tay-Sachs Disease
Thrombosis (Blood Clot)
Transplant Rejection & Recovery
Trauma Recovery
Tuberculosis
Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative proctitus
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Urticarial vaculitis
Vasculitis
Vomiting
Warts
Weight Loss & Metabolism
Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome (WPW)
Wrinkles
Yeast & Vaginal Infection
Browse by name:
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Aa-Ab
|
Ac
|
Ad-Ak
|
Al
|
Am
|
An-Ap
|
Aq-Ar
|
As-Az
Ba-Bd
|
Be-Bh
|
Bi-Bo
|
Bp-Br
|
Bs-Bz
Ca
|
Cb-Ce
|
Cf-Ch
|
Ci
|
Cj-Cl
|
Cm-Co
|
Cp-Cz
Da-Dd
|
De
|
Df-Di
|
Dj-Do
|
Dp-Dz
Ea-El
|
Em-Ep
|
Eq-Es
|
Et
|
Eu-Ez
Fa-Fd
|
Fe-Fh
|
Fi-Fk
|
Fl
|
Fm-Ft
|
Fu-Fz
Ha-He
|
Hf-Hz
Ia-Il
|
Im-In
|
Io-Ip
|
Iq-Iz
La-Ld
|
Le
|
Lf-Ln
|
Lo
|
Lp-Lz
Ma-Md
|
Me-Meo
|
Mep-Mes
|
Met
|
Meu-Mi
|
Mj-Mo
|
Mp-Mz
Na
|
Nb-Nh
|
Ni
|
Nj-Nz
Oa-Op
|
Oq-Ow
|
Ox-Oz
Pa
|
Pb-Pe
|
Pf-Ph
|
Pi
|
Pj-Pr
|
Ps-Pz
Ra-Rd
|
Re
|
Rf-Rz
Sa-Sd
|
Se-Sh
|
Si
|
Sj-So
|
Sp-Sub
|
Suc-Sul
|
Sum-Sz
Ta-Td
|
Te
|
Tf-Th
|
Ti
|
Tj-Tq
|
Tra-Tri
|
Trj-Tz
Calcium
Main Ingredients:
Calcium
View / Add User Comments
(22)
Supplement Categories:
Vitamins & Minerals
User Ratings
Out of 10
Satisfaction
7.4
6.1
Effectiveness
1.4
Side Effects
4.8
Holistic Benefits
RateADrug users have reported 1 Calcium side effect and 2 Calcium benefits.
Be better informed.
Are you taking Calcium?
Yes
|
No
Get Help
Evaluate Your Treatment
Supplement Information
Compare Treatments
Symptom Feedback
Health Tips
User Comments
Treatment Information
Description
|
Uses & Side Effects
|
Warnings
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.
Common Uses:
Used in the prevention and treatment of calcium deficiencies; osteoporosis; rickets; osteomalacia; premenstrual syndrome (PMS); leg cramps in pregnancy; high blood pressure in pregnancy (pre-eclampsia); and reducing the risk of colon and rectal cancers; Lyme disease; to reduce high fluoride levels in children; and to reduce high lead levels.
Also used in the prevention of complications following intestinal bypass surgery including high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Calcium carbonate is used as an antacid in treating heartburn. It is also used with calcium acetate for reducing phosphate levels in people with renal disease.
Off Label Uses:
None noted currently.
Side Effects:
Nausea or vomiting;
Decreased appetite;
Constipation;
Dry mouth or increased thirst; or
Increased urination.
Cautions / Warnings:
Not recommended in patients who:
Are suffering from renal calculi or kidney stones;
Parathyroid gland disease;
Are taking antacids or other calcium supplements;
Take tetracycline antibiotics such as Sumycin; Achromycin V.
Drug Interactions:
Digoxin or Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps;
Antacids containing calcium or aluminum;
Other calcium supplements;
Calcitriol (Rocaltrol) or vitamin D supplements.
Thank you for contribution; We will review your submission and post content after approval.
View / Add User Comments
(22)
Suggest changes to this description
Close
You can suggest changes to the above desctiption.
Your Email Address
Enter your Email
Enter Valid Email
-Enter your suggestion
What drug or supplement are you looking for?
Is your medication putting you at risk?
Find out in under 5 minutes
Identify possible side effects
Compare treatment options
Track changes in effectiveness ratings
Start here:
Find the best treatment for
your condition.
Explore traditional and alternative therapies
available to you
See how each treatment has been rated by
other users
To get started, select your condition
--Select One--
Acid Reflux & Heartburn
Acne
Addison's des
Alcoholism
Allergic Reaction
Allergies
Alopecia Areata
Altitude Sickness / Mountain Sickness
Alzheimer's
Amblyopia
Anemia
Anesthetic Reversal
Anesthetics
Angina (Chest Pain)
Angioedema
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anti-Aging & Cell Health
Anti-Inflammatory
Antioxidant
Anxiety
Apotic Dermatitis
Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Asthma & Breathing Difficulty
Astigmatism
Atherosclerosis & Arterial Disease
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
Autism
Autoimmune Urticaria
Bacterial Infection
Bacterial Infections
Barratt osophergous
Benign Tumors / Cysts
Bipolar Disorder / Manic-Depression
Birth Control
Bladder Disorder
Bleeding disorder
Brain Trauma
Breast Cancer
Bronchitis
Burn Injury
Cancer
Celiac Disease
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Circulation
Cirrhosis of the liver
Cold
Cold
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis
Depression
Dermatomyositis
Detoxification
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diarrhea & Bowel Disorder
Digestive Aids
Displasia
Drug Addiction
Ear Infection
Eating Disorder
Eczema
Edema
Enlarged Prostate (BHP)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy, Seizure & Spasm
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Eye & Vision Problem
Fever
Fibromyalgia
Flu
Fungal Infection
Gastrius
Gastrointestinal & Stomach Problem
Gastroparesis
Gingivitis
Glaucoma
Gliomas
Gout
Hair Loss / Thinning
Harth pain
Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism
Hay Fever
Headache
Heart Attack
Heart Disease
Hemorrhage (Blood Loss)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Herpes
High blood pressure
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol
HIV / AIDS
Hormone Imbalance
Hperkemia
Hughes syndrome
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Huntington's Disease
Hyperparathyroid hypercalcemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Immune System Support
Incontinence
Insomnia & Sleeping Disorder
Insonmia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Support
Kidney Disorder
Labor & Childbirth
Leprosy
Lichan planus
Lichen sclerosus
Liver Disorder
Lou Gehrig's Disease
Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)
Lung Cancer
Lung Disease
Lupus
Malaria
Male Enhancement
Mcardle's Disease
Medicine / Fluid Absorption
Meniere's disease
Meniere's Disease & Vertigo
Meningitis
Menopause
Mental Health
Microscopic colitis
Migraine
Mild splenomegaly
Motion Sickness
Mouth & Gum Disorder
MRSA
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Muscle Building
Muscle Sprains & Strains
Muscle Strength
Muscular Dystrophy
Myasthenia Gravis
Narcolepsy
Nausea
Nerve Damage
Neuralgia
Nutrient Deficiency
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis & Bone Disease
Ovarian Cysts
Pain Relief
Pancreatic Cancer
Parasites
Parkinson
Parkinsons
Parkinson's Disease
Perioral parasthesia
Pneumonia
Poison & Overdose
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) & Menstruation
Prostate Cancer
Protrusion of the disc
Psoriasis
Raynaud's Disease
Reproductive Health & Fertility
Respiratory Tract Infection
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rickets
Rosacea
Sarcoidosis
Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders
Scleroderma
Severe headache
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexually Transmitted Illness (STI)
Shojrens syndrome
Sinusitis (Sinus Infection)
Sjogren's Syndrome / Dry Mouth
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Skin Disorder
Skin Rash
Smoking Cessation
Social Anxiety Disorder
Staphylococcal Infections
Stress
Stroke
Surgical Recovery
Swellinghands
Swine Flu (H1N1)
Syringomyeli
Tay-Sachs Disease
Thrombosis (Blood Clot)
Transplant Rejection & Recovery
Trauma Recovery
Tuberculosis
Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative proctitus
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Urticarial vaculitis
Vasculitis
Vomiting
Warts
Weight Loss & Metabolism
Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome (WPW)
Wrinkles
Yeast & Vaginal Infection
Get feedback on your symptoms or
ask a medical question.
Can You Help? See Requests for Feedback
Try adding more purple to your diet!
Purple foods such as concord grapes, blueberries, plums, pomegranates, acai berries, red wine, and even eggplants are very high in antioxidants. Purple foods have been shown to protect your heart and vision, promote mental focus, and increase longevity. Research has indicated that purple foods may even be used to prevent or cure cancer.
- Mark
Share your favorite health tip
View more health tips
Calcium Comments
26 May 2023
Order Xanax, Adderall, Oxycodone, tramadol, Valium, Vicodin, percocet, Phentermine, Psychedelics and more, Text/WhatsApp: +1(775)773-5306: Wickr id: peterking2014, peterkings2014@gmail.com
—Posted by Anonymous
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
02 Apr 2012
I probably need to add that the needed dosage of Prilosec (or its generic) has since dropped by 1/2.
—Posted by Gregory D. MELLOTT
View / Add User Comments
(22)
View complaints against doctors and businesses for free
See complaints near:
Exclusive Features
New
Celebrity Health Stories
Medical Tourism Saves A Bundle
Bizarre Treatments That Save Lives
Health Tips for Hypertension
Health Tips for Depression
Health Tips for Respiratory Illnesses
Health Tips for Low Libido
Famous People with Cancer
Farrah Fawcett
Bruce Paltrow
Patrick Swayze
Eva Perón
Jade Goody
Steve Jobs
Frank McCourt
Charlton Heston
Olivia Newton-John
Christina Applegate
Kylie Minogue
Edie Falco
Paul Allen
Lynn Redgrave
Michael Douglas
SmallFarrah Fawcett SGG-047930.jpg
Farrah Fawcett
She was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006. Initially she believed she'd beaten it; anal cancer is highly curable if found in the early stages.
SmallBruce Paltrow and Blythe Danner LRS-042442.jpg
Bruce Paltrow
Paltrow was diagnosed with oral cancer, which hits about 40,000 Americans every year. If it's diagnosed early enough it can be cured relatively easily.
SmallPartick Swayze PRN-011912.jpg
Patrick Swayze
Patrick Swayze underwent treatment with the new Cyberknife radiotherapy, and survived longer than is usual for people with pancreatic cancer.
SmallEvaperoncasarosada.jpg
Eva Perón
She was the first person in Argentina to receive chemotherapy although she was never told about the cervical cancer that killed her.
Small577px-Goody.jpg
Jade Goody
Goody learned that she had cervical cancer while actually on camera during the Indian version of Big Brother.
SmallSteve_Jobs.jpg
Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs, the whip-smart CEO of Apple Inc., has been treated surgically for a rare form of pancreatic cancer, an islet cell neuroendocrine tumor. But he tried alternative treatments first.
SmallFrank_McCourt_by_David_Shankbone.jpg
Frank McCourt
Frank McCourt won the Pulitzer Prize for his luminous memoir 'Angela's Ashes,' but his fight with melanoma has been complicated by meningitis.
SmallCharlton_Heston_Civil_Rights_March_1963.jpg
Charlton Heston
Heston suffered from prostate cancer, pneumonia, and Alzhimer's disease.
SmallOlivia_Newton-John_Sydney_2008.jpg
Olivia Newton-John
Star of the movie musical Grease found out she had breast cancer at age 44. She used Eastern and Western techniques to battle the illness.
Small602px-Christina_Applegate_1.JPG
Christina Applegate
Applegate was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 36, but was prepared for it because of her family history and a genetic test.
Small423px-Kylie_Minogue_2_(2009).jpg
Kylie Minogue
Minogue was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 37, and said that undergoing chemotherapy was like "experiencing a nuclear bomb."
Small460px-Edie_Falco_by_David_Shankbone.jpg
Edie Falco
The Sopranos star Edie Falco underwent chemotherapy during filming. She kept her illness a secret from the cast and crew to maintain strength.
SmallPaull_Allen_fix_1.JPG
Paul Allen
Co-founder of Microsoft recovered from Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1983, and was recently diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2009.
SmallLynnRedgrave.jpg
Lynn Redgrave
Lynn Redgrave earned an OBE for her many services to drama, but she battled with bulimia and then breast cancer, too.
SmallMichael_Douglas_Navy3.jpg
Michael Douglas
'Fatal Attraction' star Michael Douglas had a fatal attraction of his own-to cigarettes. And that may have led to the tumor in his throat that he's currently battling.
Evaluate This Treatment
User Ratings
Comments
(22)
More About This Treatment
Share Your Experiences with
Calcium
How has
Calcium
affected you?
Describe your experience with this treatment.
Create a display name
(optional):
Notify me when someone adds a new comment
I would like to upload a video with this comment
I have read and agree to the RateADrug.com
Terms of Use
.
Required!
Email Address:
(will remain absolutely private)
Enter Email
Enter Valid Email
Upload Video:
Max file size:
100 MB
. Max length:
10 min
.
File Format: (.AVI, .3GP, .MOV, .MP4, .FLV, .MPEG, .SWF, .MKV )
User Comments and videos for
Calcium
Share your views and experiences, and ger feedback from others.
26 May 2023
Order Xanax, Adderall, Oxycodone, tramadol, Valium, Vicodin, percocet, Phentermine, Psychedelics and more, Text/WhatsApp: +1(775)773-5306: Wickr id: peterking2014, peterkings2014@gmail.com
—Posted by Anonymous
Respond
Display Name:
Email:
(Required)
Notify me of new comments
Email me monthly survey results
Sending...
I agree to the
Terms of Use
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
Respond
Display Name:
Email:
(Required)
Notify me of new comments
Email me monthly survey results
Sending...
I agree to the
Terms of Use
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
Respond
Display Name:
Email:
(Required)
Notify me of new comments
Email me monthly survey results
Sending...
I agree to the
Terms of Use
02 Apr 2012
I probably need to add that the needed dosage of Prilosec (or its generic) has since dropped by 1/2.
—Posted by Gregory D. MELLOTT
10 Oct 2011
I feel calcium has protected me from broken bones
—Posted by ann
Respond
Display Name:
Email:
(Required)
Notify me of new comments
Email me monthly survey results
Sending...
I agree to the
Terms of Use
12 Sep 2011
great way to help promote health, mine come with vitamin d in it too
—Posted by Anonymous
Respond
Display Name:
Email:
(Required)
Notify me of new comments
Email me monthly survey results
Sending...
I agree to the
Terms of Use
Health begins with knowledge. Share your
experience and see how you compare with others:
Rate
Calcium
:
How Effective has it been for you?
-10
0
10
Worse
Better
Click to select rating
Have you experienced Side Effects?
0
10
None
Severe
Click to select rating
Would you recommend it to others?
0
10
No
Yes
Click to select rating
For Your Health
Celebrity Health
Learn how your favorite celebrities cope with illnesses
Medical Tourism
Save money with medical procedures over seas
Bizarre Treatments
What are the weirdest treatments in the world? Find out.
Hypertension
Health tips for high blood pressure
Depression
Health tips for depression
Respiratory Illness
Tips for healthy respiration
Birth Control
Birth control methods reviewed
Affiliates
click here
Directory of Sponsored Services
Health begins with Knowledge. Visit our sponsors on your journey to a healthier, happier life.
Patient Resources
Legal / Regulatory Notices
Health Practitioners
Wellness Products
Clinical Trials / Research
Lifestyle
Medication Name:
© 2009 RateADrug.com All rights reserved.