heartburn from Calcium??? - Osteoporosis Message Board

plc · 08-04-2006, 10:19 AM

I have been taking caltrate for 6 mo now, recently have started heartburn. The heartburn reminds me of those fosmax days. (right now not on any meds for osteo.Also been off fosmax and actenol for 1 yr. could not deal with the side effects) Took mylanta for few days and stopped the caltrate. ( heartburn would start hour after taking caltrate) Heartburn gone. Before I begin calcium again and or consult my doctor, I was wondering if any of you experiencing this? and if so which calcium would you recommend?

Piano0105 · 08-04-2006, 12:53 PM

I had the same experience with Caltrate. I switched to Citracal which is more easily absorbed, and the heartburn went away.

mama carlota · 08-04-2006, 05:41 PM

Hi,very interesting! I am taking Evista and E-Zorb and have been having heartburn. As far as I know Evista does not cause heartburn. Could it be the E-Zorb? Mama Carlota

Kadey · 08-08-2006, 09:34 AM

I experienced just the opposite... had to switch from Citracal to Citrate due to severe heartburn. I also make sure I take them with my meals.

plc · 08-09-2006, 02:29 PM

Thanks for the info, I have change my calcium, heartburn is gone. What we go through for stronger bones.