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@frankie062472
You have to be careful about what vitamins and minerals you take while on prostate cancer drugs. One of the women here had her husband taking a number of non-prescription drugs, and they ended up causing serious problems with his Liver. I get monthly blood test and they include two different types of liver tests.

If you’re on ADT, then you need to take calcium, At least 500 mg twice a day. The pharmacist That calls me twice a year said I should take calcium citrate. Vitamin D, you need about 1000 IU. Magnesium is not a bad idea. You need to take the first two things because ADT deteriorates the bones and those drugs help keep them strong. I take a multivitamin as well. Costco sells Calcium citrate that has vitamin D and magnesium in it. If you want to take other Vitamins or minerals you should check with your doctor to make sure they don’t conflict with the drugs you are taking. ADT. Drugs can be hard on your liver and kidney and you want to make sure you don’t take something that makes it worse.

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@jeffmarc
Hi.
Thanks for the useful tips. I will make a list of vitamins and supplements my husband and I take. When we get our annual checkup I will make sure to take it with me. 😊