Zometa and Calcium

[alperk]

I have started quarterly infusions per MO instructions. Should I discontinue 1200 mg calcium/25 mcg Vit D ?

[Tall_Allen]

Take it if you need it. Zometa can increase the need for both.

[alperk in reply to Tall_Allen]

Blood test calcium was mid range, 9.3 mg/dl on 3/35. Started Zometa 4/11.

[Derf4223]

My MO said I must take 1000 mg/day calcium with Prolia. Likewise, Dr. Google: "Zometa ... Patients should also be administered an oral calcium supplement of 500 mg ..."

[alperk in reply to Derf4223]

thanks