Can I take calcium tablets daily or will there be any side effect for that?

c vitamin tablet - C vitamin tablet taking daily
India
January 10, 2010 10:06am CST
I am 60 years old. People say ladies may face osteoporosis and they should take calcium daily. Hence I am taking calcium tablet daily one. But some people say I should not take it daily and it will create some stones. Can you tell me whether it is ok if I take calcium tablet daily or should I stop it?
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6 responses
• India
17 Oct 11
This discussion is 2 years old, means you are 62+ now, my wife is running 60, she takes calcium tablets regularly after she had her menopause, but doctors advised to take calcium with vitamin D only, this helps in absorption of calcium better, well you better use it continously.. Best of luck. Professor
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• India
7 Nov 11
You are right, I am 62. Thanks for the advice and I will take it daily.
@babes295 (107)
• Philippines
24 Aug 11
hello, taking calcium daily is very helpful in our healthiness. so if you are confuse about when and how to take this pill, better consult your doctor so you won't have some troubles in the future.
• India
7 Nov 11
I consulted my doctor. He said I can take one tablet daily and it is good for bones too.
@ladym33 (10978)
• United States
10 Jan 10
Calcium can cause stones in some people but not all people. My husband has a condition where calcium can contribute to building kidney stones in his body. But not everyone is like that. For most people taking a daily calcium supplement is the right thing to do and good for their bodies. If you are concerned you should get a physical from your doctor and your doctor will be able to give you a full read out of what your body is lacking in and what your body has too much of. It is pretty interesting to see and by viewing that and going over it with your doctor you will learn what supplements you should and should not be taking according to your own personal body read out.
• India
10 Jan 10
Dear ladym33, thank you so much for the information. This time when I go to the doctor, I will ask him about this.
@vathsala30 (3732)
• India
12 Jan 10
Whether you should take a calcium tablet daily or not only a doctor can tell you. Because people around you may tell you what they feel or what they think and it may be right or may be not but only their assumption. So regarding the intake of any tablets or medicines, you must consult a qualified physician who will guide you in the correct path
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• India
12 Jan 10
Thanks Vathsala30. I will consult the physician.
@vandana7 (102698)
• India
10 Jan 10
Hi Buchi_bulla, taking calcium tablets at this stage is good, but remember one thing, it should be as per prescription. The doctor verifies the bone density and then gives you the dosage. We cannot really tell you without knowing such things.
• India
10 Jan 10
Thanks for the information. I will ask the doctor next time when I go.
• Philippines
10 Jan 10
you can develop calcium stones, only if they arent metabolized by the body properly. take them in the morning so that your body can work with it and use it throughout the day. there are different preparations per age group, you have to be taking in the correct daily amount based on your needs. drink lots of water throughout the day. our body needs water to speed things up, so it's better to refuel and replenish the stores... happy myotting!
• India
12 Jan 10
Good information you have shared greenishpurple. Thanks a lot for that.