Question:
Does anybody get nauseaus from taking calcium?

At first I thought it was coincidence, but I have stopped and whenever I start again, the sickness starts. I have tried tums and now taking vivactiv which are very good. I can't seem to understand it.    — [Anonymous] (posted on February 24, 2002)

February 24, 2002
Carbonates are known to cause stomach upset. Since they are not absorbed by the bones at all, you might want to switch to a citrate brand, such as Citracal. You'd have to take 2 pills 3-4 times per day, but citrate form does not seem to cause gastric distress.
   — vitalady

February 24, 2002
I have problems when I take Citrical Liquitabs. For some reason it makes my pouch burn. At first I thought it was coincidence, then I saw the pattern. Maybe it was the carbonation in it, I don't know. I hope other citrate brands don't have this effect on me, if I ever find one that the pill isn't too large for me to swallow. Good luck in figuring it all out!
   — Cheri M.

February 24, 2002
I was told that Tums didn't help because they're the wrong kind of calcium. The recommendation was to take Citrical. However, the dietician also said you could cut them into 4 pieces or so and take them over the course of the day.
   — garw

February 25, 2002
Cheri, Try letting the Liquitabs sit until they are totally dissolved and no longer fizzy. Then it shouldn't bother your tummy at all.<p>Tums and Viactiv are useless forms of calcium. Also, both of those preparations are high in sugar, which could cause the problem. Find yourself a good calcium <b>citrate</b> and take that. HTH
   — Julia M.