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Is It Safe To Take Calcium And Chondroitin For Long Periods For Osteo Arthritis?

i am 50 i have started developing initial stages of osteo arthritis my doctor has recommendedbetacyclo dextrin caicium and chondroitin is it correct and can we take calcium for a long period or it leads to stones what is the best preventive measure for avoiding further deteriration thanks
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Hi you have early Osteoarthritis and have been Prescribes Betacyclodextrin Calcium and Chondroitin sulphate . In my opinion both these medicines are unlikely to cause any side effects and having Stones after taking Calcium is a myth. You can safely continue with your medications
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Is It Safe To Take Calcium And Chondroitin For Long Periods For Osteo Arthritis?

Hi you have early Osteoarthritis and have been Prescribes Betacyclodextrin Calcium and Chondroitin sulphate . In my opinion both these medicines are unlikely to cause any side effects and having Stones after taking Calcium is a myth. You can safely continue with your medications