Calsium and Vitamin D Combinations

November 7, 2002 - 0:0
Q: Who Should not take Calcium and Vitamin D combinations? A: Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease; * Have (or have had in the post) kidney stones; * Have heart disease; * Have circulation problems; * Have parathyroid gland disease; * Take tetracycline antibiotic such as tetracycline, demeclocycline, doxycycline, minocycline or oxytetracycline * Talk to your doctor before taking calcium and vitamin D combinations if you are pregnant or breast-feeder.

Q: What other drugs will affect calcium and vitamin D combinations? A * Digoxin * Antacids containing calcium, aluminum, or magnesium; * Other calcium supplements; * Calcitriol (Rocaltrol) or other vitamin D supplements: or * Take a tetracycline antibiotic such as tetracycline, demeclocycline, doxycycline, minocyclin or oxytetracycline * Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Calcium and vitamin D combinations.

Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any other prescription or over-the-countermedicines.

You may not be ablle to take calcium and vitamin D combinations, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during tratmentb if you have any of the conditions, or take any of the medications listed above.