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3998788 
Journal Article 
Postoperative hypocalcemic tetany caused by fleet phospho-soda preparation in a patient taking alendronate sodium: report of a case 
Campisi, P; Badhwar, V; Morin, S; Trudel, JL 
1999 
Yes 
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
ISSN: 0012-3706
EISSN: 1530-0358 
42 
11 
1499-1501 
English 
10566542 
This case report describes a patient who was previously prescribed alendronate (Fosamax) and presented with postoperative hypophosphatemia and hypocalcemic tetany after bowel preparation with Fleet Phospho-Soda. This report suggests that patients taking bone metabolism regulators may not be able to respond appropriately to hypocalcemic stressors.