Calcium Citrate

kglowins · September 2014

Does anyone feel nauseous after taking their calcium citrate? I stopped doing the chewable because the powder from the tablet was so fine I was choking when taking it. I recently switched to the pills and they make me nauseous....anyone else?

sarahViolet1977 · September 2014

Have you tried the calcium chews that taste like candy? I've been taking the Viactiv Carmel Chews and they are fabulous and taste sinful but are good for you!

SimplySusan63 · September 2014

It doesn't make me nauseous but the powdery chewable tablets can be difficult. I typically take them with a meal or right before bed.

Also, the Calcium Chews are not calcium citrate. Calcium citrate is the most digestible, most useful calcium. Check with your doctor before you take or continue with the Calcium Chews.

authorwriter · September 2014

Bariatric advantage sells a crystal vitamin that you mix with water and drink three times/day. Each dose contains 500 mg calcium citrate. It comes in two flavors, plus you get your vitamins, but still have to add iron.

I did that for about 6 weeks or so post surgery. If you shake the drink and down it fast, no problem. I don't take calcium anymore because I was having issues with muscle spasm. Now I make sure i get in plenty of calcium in my food to make up for it. Fortunately, I'm not lactose intolerant, so that is easy.

Prilla04 · September 2014

Make sure you have food on your stomach before taking it!

pawoodhull · September 2014

Since my multivitamine has iron in it I have to wait at least an hour after taking that to add the Calcium Citrate tablets. So I never take them until later in the morning and have usually had something to eat by then. Maybe that's why they don't bother me? Good to know about the Viactive Calcium Chews as I want to get some of those to make taking them while traveling easier. I can throw those in my purse and not have to remember to swallow pills.

Mangopickle · September 2014

check with your doc to see if a double dose of viactive or the vitafusion calcium gummies will work for you. i was approved and met my nutrition goals/labs every month

karensdream · September 2014

Bariatric Advantage also makes Calcium Citrate chews similar to the Viactiv, in Lemon, chocolate, caramel, and raspberry flavors. they are delicious and satisfy your calcium requirements, and your sweet tooth. They often run sales on them if you go directly to their website.

ATXHeather · September 2014

I use Bariatric Advantage "Calcium - Chewy Bites - Citrate 500". They are easy to digest and taste yummy (although kind of like a year old caramel) and they are high in citrate. I have trouble with the multivitamins making me sick but the calcium goes down okay if I take it post-meal.