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    Reason for taking: Other
    4/18/2012 12:59:31 AM

    Reviewer: Cheryl , 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I experienced severe side effects from taking calcium supplement. There was no information on the container about side effects and I think there should be. my GP did not know about the side effects and suffered from hives and skin rash for many months before side effects were recognised.

    Reason for taking: Other
    1/6/2012 6:32:07 PM

    Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I have Tums Ultra 1000 (includes 1000mg calcium) that I take occasionally for heartburn. Recently I found myself taking 4 or so tables a day for a few days because of heartburn. And now suddenly I've noticed that my ears are ringing incessiently! A high pitch. That in turn is making me nervous so I also have diarrea. I am thinking that this increase in calium may be the problem and i was ... Show Full Comment

    Reason for taking: Other
    1/17/2011 7:37:29 PM

    Reviewer: grannyb42011, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    I was told by my Dr. to start taking Calcium because I take Nexium daliy. But it bounds me up so much I have to take laxitives all the time just to go. Im 52

    Reason for taking: Other
    4/8/2008 1:53:37 AM

    Reviewer: helen, 65-74 Female (Consumer)

    Brand Product: Other

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I can't take it because of high calcium levels. I have hyperparathroid problem and hypercalcemia

    Reason for taking: Other
    2/23/2008 8:39:41 PM

    Reviewer: 35-44 Female (Consumer)

    Brand Product: Other

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    Anyone else have problems with heartburn after taking Calcium? It's been so bad I don't want to take it again

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