Calcium options

[pookybear 284]

Hi everyone! OK, so I'm sick and tired of driving a half hour away to go to the specialty nutrition store for Calcium and it's too expensive online. Is there anyone that buys from the pharmacy, Target, etc? What do you get? My nutritionist had told me only buy the specialty stuff, but that was 2 years ago. I'm sure over-the-counter calcium has evolved since. They sell calcium citrate everywhere I go, I don't really see why I can't use that. I just wanted to get some other opinions before I buy.

[Djmohr 6,965]

My nut has me buying calcium citrate. I get it over the counter at Walgreens.

[buttercupdobbs 1]

Does anyone experience headaches from the Calcium I'm pre-op..I've started on my calcium and had to cut down to 500 mg a day and I still keep getting pressure headaches my schedule date is in two weeks. Will need to start increasing my dosage

Any tips or ideas out there that could help

[rte837 141]

buttercupdobbs; THAT's definitely a question for pharmacist or Dr. Might need a blood test to check levels.

Pookybear; There's NO reason why you can't just use OTC Calcium with D. The specialty thing is a farce. Calcium is calcium. I use Caltrate with D. Wait for a coupon, or buy one, get one 50% off. Walgreens, Walmart; any of those is fine.

[pookybear 284]

Thank you! I feel like I'm paying extra for nothing.

[wildGoose 207]

My PA told me to buy Target's calcium citrate tablets when I told her the chewable a were too expensive and tempting. They dissolve very quickly and don't cost much. And my surgeon suggests Flintstones over Bariatric Advantage Vitamins. better to spend the money on new clothes!!