Drug Ratings for ROCALTROLAverage Rating: 5.0 (3 Ratings)
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Top 10 Adverse Effects (reported to FDA)
| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ROCALTROL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
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| 5 | very low blood calcium levels | Absolutely none | 1969 I had thyroid Ca; parathyroid gland was involved & my body does not retain calcium well. My blood calcium levels hovered around 6. This caused tetany & made me feel awful; severe tingling everywhere (no outward signs of this, but I could feel tingling in my face, stomach, legs, etc.) and occasional hand muscle spasms. After taking .50 mg 2x daily, within 4 wks tingling/spasms ceased & blood work has been 8-9 (10 is perfect). Switching to new a Md., an endocrinologist, gave me my life back. Former Mds were of no help to solve this problem & some even thought I caused this problem by not taking my calcium lactate meds; I NEVER missed a dose! Very frustrating and some didn't know what tetany was; they thought I was saying tetnus. Go figure! I know I will be taking this the rest of my life. My only caveat would be to women who plan to or are pregnant. I would refrain from taking it then, as there are risks to the fetus. The formation of the fetus will actually remedy tetany during pregnancy. And yes, I had that experience while pregnant with my son. The tetany symptoms will return after delivery & you can resume taking rocaltrol. | F | 63 | 15 days 25 mg 2X D | 6/2/2013 | 5 | osteoporosis | no side effects noticed except mild constipation | a great alternative to bisphosphonates, no lethargy, pain, rapid heartbeat, or weakness associated with actonel | F | 66 | 3 months 0.25 mcg 1X W | 1/3/2011 | 5 | osteoporosis | no side effects, easy to digest, noticeably less joint pain. | think this is an excellent addition to calcium, vitamin D regimen in lieu of bisphosphonates. | F | 66 | 30 days 0.25 mcg 1X W | 2/18/2010 |
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