Rocaltrol User Reviews

Rocaltrol User Reviews

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    Comment from: mitsar24, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

    I have been taking this med since I had my thyroid removed 3 years ago. I had cancer and when they did the cancer surgery the thyroid was removed and my parathyroid should have taken over and it didn't. If it weren't for this drug my body would be numb and I would have muscle spasms constantly. It has been a lifesaver!! Published: February 17, 2009 ::

    Comment from: Siriusmind57, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10+ years (Patient)

    I took this medication for 35 years. This drug saved my live. My Parathyroids were removed during my Thyroidectomy. I'm thankful I have found an alternative that I don't have to take it anymore. I'm very thankful it was there when I needed it. Published: January 19, 2009 ::

    Comment from: 35-44 Male on Treatment for 10+ years (Patient)

    I have had hypoparathyroidism for almost 20 years. This drug has literally saved my life. I'm glad that there's now a generic version, simply for cost reasons. I see my endocrinologist every 6 months to get bloodwork done and see if my dosage needs 'tweaked', but rocaltrol is truly a wonder drug. Published: December 04, 2008 ::

    Comment from: peg, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months - 1 year (Patient)

    I took it twice for low calcium from my parathyroid surgery. It kept my calcium up, but I had a very painful headache over my right ear. And I had a metal taste in my mouth.It was awful. So I went back to taking lots of calcium pills. I thought I had a tumor in my head. Had mri and it was fine, so the only thing I was doing different was the calcitriol. So I stopped. Published: May 31, 2009 ::

    Comment from: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

    I have been ill since taking the drug. How do I get it out of my system? It has been over 7 months. Published: March 20, 2008 ::

    Comment from: Sonflower, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months - 1 year (Patient)

    I am 9 months post opp of a "Complete Thyroidectomy/Parathyroidectomy Tumor Removel" My three remaining Parathyroid Glands are dormant, therefore I am lacking PTH. Without PTH, one is unable to absorb calcium. I take Calcitriol, in place of PTH, for calcium absorbtion. This drug is literally a life saver!! Published: July 16, 2009 ::


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