Calcium Supplements (Systemic)
Side Effects of This Dietary SupplementAlong with its needed effects, a dietary supplement may cause some unwanted
effects. Although the following side effects occur very rarely when the calcium
supplement is taken as recommended, they may be more likely to occur if:
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It is taken in large doses.
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It is taken for a long time.
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It is taken by patients with kidney disease.
Check with your health care professional as
soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
More common (for injection form only)
Dizziness; flushing and/or sensation
of warmth or heat; irregular heartbeat; nausea or vomiting; skin redness, rash,
pain, or burning at injection site; sweating; tingling sensation
Late signs of overdose
Confusion ; drowsiness (severe) ; high blood pressure ; increased sensitivity
of eyes or skin to light ; irregular, fast, or slow
heartbeat; unusually large amount of urine or increased
frequency of urination
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If
you notice any other effects, check with your health care professional.
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