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Dairy v calcium

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Gymjen
Gymjen

What is this about pred in morning and calcium at lunchtime? Does this mean I should not eat yoghurt or eat  dairy for breakfast ,and by calcium are we talking tablets or dairy foods?

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  • david14272
    david14272 Gymjen

    Posted

    LO.Gymjen, I thik you will find find the calcium is a vit D + calcium tablet.not to be taken at the same time as pred.I take yogurt and fruit with my pred 5ish mornings. Dave.
    • Gymjen
      Gymjen david14272

      Posted

      Thanx David ,will carry on with yoghurt in morning.
    • marykay62062
      marykay62062 david14272

      Posted

      Oh goody goody. Hope you are right for I drink and eat so much calcium products and love them all. Would hate to give any of them up. MaryKay
  • somersetsue
    somersetsue Gymjen

    Posted

    I think it's more to do with pred or calcium not being absorbed well if taken together. Dairy for breakfast is fine so it must be that calcium is not absorbed when taken with pred or they would say no dairy at breakfast, I take my calcium as a divided dose at lunch and evening time, they say a little fat is needed for calcium to be absorbed.
  • mrs_k
    mrs_k Gymjen

    Posted

    Calcium tablets or Calichew is what we were talking.  It never entered my mind that anyone would relate it to natural dairy products.   Sorry.
  • Lee-Colorado
    Lee-Colorado Gymjen

    Posted

    Thanks for the information.This type of knowledge could prove to be very important as the dose is being tapered to the lower levels. It could even prevent a relapse. . Drugs (dot) com has the following statement. Any other knowledge of pred/supplement  information would be appreciated. 

    prednisone ↔ calcium carbonate

    Applies to:prednisone and Calcium 600 D (calcium/vitamin d)

    Antacids and agents with acid-neutralizing effects may impair the absorption of dexamethasone, prednisolone, prednisone, and other corticosteroids, although data from published studies are somewhat conflicting. The mechanism of interaction and clinical significance are unknown. No particular intervention is necessary during concomitant therapy with these agents, but clinicians should be aware of the potential forinteraction.  

  • marytommo
    marytommo Gymjen

    Posted

    I have been taking Calcium 600 D and Predisolone since October 2013, reducing from 20mgs to 7mgs at present.   Normally with half an hour gap between the 2 tablets mentioned above. I have PMR and also Atrial fibrillation for which my medications include Digoxin, Bisoprorol and Warfarin. What a concoction but I feel everything is under control, luckily...

    Glad to say no bad relapses.  I am reducing Preds by 1/2 mg every 4 weeks Smiles

    Marytommo.

     

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