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    Condition: Condition caused by Low Levels of Parathyroid Hormone
    8/27/2019 2:34:41 PM

    Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

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    Current Rating: 5

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    Condition: Condition caused by Low Levels of Parathyroid Hormone
    1/24/2016 2:31:41 AM

    Reviewer: AL, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I had hyperplasia primary hyperparathyroidism. I had 3 1/2 glands removed. I then became hypo and had hungry bone syndrome, I had an extremely difficult time keeping calcium levels stable. Calcitrol has been a lifesaver. Ive been on it for about 1 year now and it had helped me so much.

    Condition: Condition caused by Low Levels of Parathyroid Hormone
    10/17/2011 12:24:26 AM

    Reviewer: syncor, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    Iam taking calcitriol to help my calcium level because. I have thyroid cancer i been taking calcitiol about two and i likewise it.

    Condition: Condition caused by Low Levels of Parathyroid Hormone
    6/4/2010 11:13:42 PM

    Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    What a wonderful drug!!! 7 years ago I was diagnosed with adrenal inauffeciency and as a result of that I have also been diagnosed with hypocalcemia, hypoparathyroidism and hypokalemia, but I no longer have adrenal insuffeciency but will always have the other 3...without this drug I would be hospitalized numerous times to get IV calcium. If Insurance don't cover it because they say it is a &qu ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Condition caused by Low Levels of Parathyroid Hormone
    3/20/2010 11:10:59 PM

    Reviewer: KristinaMoutrey, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    wow I cant believe there is actually someone with hypoparathyroidism....This is such a rare condition that I never know anyone that can understand what its like. I love this med becuase I notice such a huge difference when I take it. Before I was diagnosed I was in the hospital 1-2 times a week to have a calcium i.v. and now as long as my stress levels are low and im taking my meds I rarely see ... Show Full Comment

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