Calcium carbonate User Reviews & Ratings

• Hyp...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 15, 2023

For Hypocalcemia "Hypocalcemia due to thyroidectomy. Started with 0.5 mcg calcitriol for 2 years, and kidney function started deteriorating. Endo took me off calcitriol and put me on Tums and vitamin D. Kidney function is back to normal and no hypo symptoms."

• Lul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2020

For Osteopenia "El carbonato de calcio me produce estreñimiento y molestias gastrointestinales. Por otro lado, en la mayoría de las marcas, las tabletas son demasiado grandes y ásperas. Muy difíciles de tragar. Prefiero el citrato de calcio, que se absorbe más rápido, no produce estreñimiento y las tabletas vienen recubiertas. Fáciles de tomar. Uso la marca Citralgel, que viene también con vitamina D. Calcium carbonate causes constipation and gastrointestinal discomfort. On the other hand, in most brands, the tablets are too large and rough. Very hard to swallow. I prefer calcium citrate that is absorbed faster, does not produce constipation, and the tablets are coated. Easy to drink. I use the Citralgel brand that also comes with vitamin D."

• Vom...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 8, 2025

Calcium carbonate for Indigestion "I can't take many medications. I've been throwing up daily for months. (I have brain lesions) My throat was burning so badly. I sip ice water and still feel as if I have been hit in the stomach. Not to mention my throat and teeth hurt! I take these when things become very painful. They are great. I like the fruity ones. Be careful how many you eat. I was in pain and I must have eaten 12 in a few hours. Days of constipation. While feeling the need to go. I ate too many. I still prefer these over some other simple indigestion/nausea medications. Drink lots of water. Careful, don't overdo it. It made things worse for a bit."

• Nug...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 16, 2019

Calcium carbonate for Indigestion "I've been taking these every day for months now, mostly because I don't eat much, and it helps a lot! The only downside to it is I have small bowel issues (to my knowledge at least), and these don't help, but the effects are minor."

• col...
• April 5, 2012

Calcium carbonate for Stomach Ulcer "Tums worked great for me. When I take it, I immediately feel better. It lasts for a long time too."

• Cha...
• April 13, 2014

Calcium carbonate for Indigestion "It works well and very quickly! One or two tabs taken after a cup of coffee helps to avoid acid indigestion. Works for me; cheap, easy to use, safe. Nothing faster!"

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2024

Calcium carbonate for Stomach Ulcer "Works wonders for my guy... until we can get to see a doctor to further diagnose his condition... the constant burning every time he eats food is 'manageable' with Tums Ultra 1000... Thank you."

• Bar...
• June 2, 2009

Calcium carbonate for Osteoporosis "Spring Valley's liquid-filled calcium (600 mg) with vitamin D is a very long (1 inch), large softgel. I have problems swallowing these softgels."

• joe...
• January 26, 2013

Calcium carbonate for Indigestion "It works fine on simple heartburns, but not on complicated ones."

• 66B...
• January 15, 2013

Calcium carbonate for Indigestion "Best fast-acting, tasty stuff ever."

• Sus...
• February 1, 2013

Calcium carbonate for Indigestion "I do not like to chew sweet pills; so these are perfect to swallow. Works very fast to relieve indigestion."

• Anonymous
• July 25, 2012

Calcium carbonate for Hypocalcemia "I love these because my nails grow and are strong. The other forms of calcium don't do that."

• Mea...
• November 5, 2020

For GERD "Worst antacid ever. The crazy flavors actually feel like they add to the problem. You'd be better off chewing charcoal... waste of $"

• JHa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2020

Calcium carbonate for Indigestion "It's made my stomach worse, and I've thrown up due to it."

• Jak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2021

Calcium carbonate for GERD "I tried the cooling sensation Tums Chewy Bites, and my heartburn is worse than before taking them. DO NOT get the cooling sensation kind. It is awful."

• VNM...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2015

Calcium carbonate for Indigestion "Very convenient and easy to use. Always take it with me. Effective on acid reflux episodes. Tastes like candy... watch out for overdosing."

• djm...
• April 17, 2015

Calcium carbonate for GERD "They are great for immediate relief."

• raw...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 16, 2020

Calcium carbonate for Indigestion "These Alka-Mints work as well or better than Tums and are easier to break up by chewing, also, I love the spearmint flavor. No one else seems to make spearmint antacids."

• ICU...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2018

Calcium carbonate for Indigestion "Works great, totally tastes great. Able to sidetrack need for sweetie treat after dinner meal. {no more than 2}. Thanks, Alka-S."

• Anonymous
• April 7, 2009

For GERD "There are other things which have worked better for me."

• Jan...
• September 30, 2020

Calcium carbonate for GERD "They work fine and work almost instantly for me. I take them."