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Is It Safe To Take Calcium And Chondroitin For Long Periods For Osteo Arthritis?
i am 50 i have started developing initial stages of osteo arthritis my doctor has recommendedbetacyclo dextrin caicium and chondroitin is it correct and can we take calcium for a long period or it leads to stones what is the best preventive measure for avoiding further deteriration thanks
Fri, 14 Oct 2016
Hi you have early Osteoarthritis and have been Prescribes Betacyclodextrin Calcium and Chondroitin sulphate . In my opinion both these medicines are unlikely to cause any side effects and having Stones after taking Calcium is a myth. You can safely continue with your medications
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