How To Lower Calcium In Blood?

Stop or reduce calcium supplements if advised by a clinician

Stop or reduce vitamin D supplements if advised by a clinician

Increase fluid intake if you are able to drink safely

Seek urgent medical care for severe symptoms, dehydration, confusion, weakness, vomiting, or abnormal heart rhythm

Avoid thiazide diuretics if a clinician says they are contributing

Review all medications with a clinician

Treat the underlying cause of the high calcium

Use loop diuretics only under medical supervision

Use calcitonin if prescribed

Use bisphosphonates if prescribed

Use denosumab if prescribed

Use corticosteroids if prescribed for specific causes

Dialysis may be needed in severe cases

Limit high-calcium intake only if a clinician recommends it

Follow up with repeat blood tests as directed

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