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Do you recommend adding Moonstone supplements for patients with recurrent calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis who are on potassium citrate but continue to have hypocitraturia?

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Nephrology · NYU Grossman School of Medicine

As an inventor of Moonstone Stone Stopper, I do have a conflict of interest. Having disclosed that, I will say that it is a good way to supplement citrate. Many of my patients use BOTH K citrate and Moonstone depending on whether they have bathroom access, are traveling, or the like. Many take the t...

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Nephrology · Mayo Clinic

Yes. As noted by Dr. @Dr. First Last, Moonstone has multiple features that enhance compliance, which is a major factor in treating hypocitruria. It is available locally in “big box stores” and non-prescription. Disclosure: I know Dr. Goldfarb professionally, but I have no financial interest in the p...

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Nephrology · Medical College of Wisconsin

Urocit-K can be quite expensive for people depending on their insurance coverage.

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Nephrology · U Chicago

I very much agree with the comments by Drs. @Dr. First Last and @Dr. First Last and have been using it more frequently recently. Occasionally, as single therapy but generally with reduced dose, K Citrate and have seen excellent results. I also know Dr. Goldfarb, but have no conflict.

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