Can calcium tablet create gas during pregnancy?

Question

My doctor prescribed calcium tablets, and I've started taking them. But ever since, I've been feeling quite gassy and bloated. Can calcium tablets be a reason for gas during pregnancy?

Laveena Kale · Answer

Yes! I noticed so much gas after starting my calcium pills. Did your doctor suggest changing the brand?

Nirmala Goyal · Answer

Yes dear, it can happen sometimes. Stay positive, drink lots of water, and pray for strength.

Shobha Menon · Answer

Calcium carbonate can often cause gas and constipation. You should ask your gynecologist if you can switch to calcium citrate, which is gentler on the stomach.

Mridula Roy · Answer

It definitely causes gas. Try drinking warm water with a little cumin (jeera) or fennel (saunf) seeds soaked in it, but if you get severe bloating, ask your doctor.

Darshana Bajpai · Answer

Haan, calcium tablets se gas banti hai, mere saath bhi hua tha. Drink plenty of water and walk a bit after meals, na.

Amrutha Chowdary · Answer

Haan beta, calcium tablets heavy hoti hain. Drink some buttermilk (chaas) in the afternoon to help with the digestion.

Bindiya Jog · Answer

I understand how uncomfortable this bloating can be. IVF meds and then these tablets made my stomach so tight, so please take them after meals as recommended.