Does Adcal-D Increase Cardio-vascular Risk?

Posted on Fri, 13 May 2016

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Question : Should I be taking Adcal-D if I have a family history of strokes and heart attacks

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is safe taking ADcal-D in your situation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

I understand your concern and would explain that this medication is safe in your situation.

It does not increase your cardio-vascular risk.

From the other hand you should close monitor vitamin D and calcium plasma levels in order to avoid possible overdose or hypercalcemia, during this supplement intake.

Regarding your family history, taking also into consideration your age, I would recommend periodically scheduled follow ups by your attending physician every 6 months including:

- a resting ECG
- a chest X ray study
- blood lab tests (complete blood count, blood lipid profile, fasting glucose, kidney and liver function tests).

Hope to have been helpful!

Best wishes,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar