Calcium acetate is a prescription medication indicated to treat hyperphosphatemia, a condition characterized by unusually high levels of phosphate in the blood. This medication is administered orally and should only be taken as prescribed by a doctor. Patients should discuss calcium acetate side effects with a medical professional before beginning treatment with this medication.
Nausea
Patients may experience nausea as a side effect following treatment with calcium acetate, Drugs.com warns. Nausea may also be accompanied by vomiting or appetite loss in certain people. If these stomach-upset side effects persist or become severe, affected patients should consult a doctor for further evaluation and care.
Itchy Skin
Infrequently, patients treated with this medication developed itchy patches of skin across the body -- a side effect called pruritus, RxList reports. Itchy skin may cause patients to frequently scratch at the affected skin region and may be a sign of an allergy to calcium acetate. If itchy skin is accompanied by breathing difficulties or facial swelling, affected patients should seek emergency medical care. Such side effects may be indicative of a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.
Hypercalcemia
Improper or excessive use of calcium acetate may cause patients to develop hypercalcemia, a condition in which calcium levels in the blood are abnormally elevated. Symptoms associated with hypercalcemia include constipation, upset stomach, confusion, speaking difficulties or loss of consciousness, MayoClinic.com explains. If these side effects occur, patients require immediate care from a physician.
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