Question 1

what are the side effects of magnesium oxide 400 mg?

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Side effects: Diarrhea  is most common side effect. http://www.drugs.com/sfx/magnesium-oxide-side-effects.html

Question 2

what are the side effects of 400mg of magnesium oxide taken daily?

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Magnesium oxide: Diarrhea  is most common side effect. http://www.drugs.com/sfx/magnesium-oxide-side-effects.html  - most common side effect is diarrhea

Question 3

how long can adverse side effects from magnesium oxide supplements last? i took 3 pills and 4 pills = 1,400mg. ive been have dull stomachs cramps and rumbling for three days so far?

Accepted Answer

: There may be an alternative explanation for your symptoms. Magnesium oxide is not expected to cause long term symptoms. Try taking Pepto-Bismol. If that does not resolve the matter in a couple of days, it would be prudent to see a doctor.
Wish you good health!

Question 4

what's a side effect of magnesium oxide 400mg?

Accepted Answer

High: Magnesium levels in the blood, diarrhea, are some common ones.

Question 5

can you take prednisone miralax and probiotics and magnesium oxide 400 mg together i keep getting conflicting answers taking prednisone for polymyalgia . thank you?

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: Go to drugs.com and look up the interactions of all meds you are taking then you decide or discuss with Drs.

Question 6

36 yo female. i am prescribed propranolol and magnesium oxide 400 mg daily to help with heart palpitations. my therapist recently mentioned that magnesium glycinate could ease anxiety symptoms. can i switch? will mag gly still help with heart palps?

Accepted Answer

: If low Mg is the cause of the palpitations it either should help.  Move to DASH diet which is a high Mg diet. But with meds only way to tell is to try.

Question 7

my doc prescribed magnesium oxide 400 mg once per day cuz my mag level was low  the pills are very big and difficlut to swallow and i feel like a pill is stuck right in the center of my throat since yesterday and its very uncomfortable. will the pill even

Accepted Answer

I'm worried: Yes, pills can get caught in the esophagus and cause problems.If the milk and crackers did not work please call your dr. And let them know what's going on.

Question 8

what number of magox 400 (magnesium oxide) will it take for me to die?

Accepted Answer

This is worrisome: If you are having thoughts about killing yourself,  get seen at the nearest emergency room now. Have a friend or relative drive you or call 911 for emergency services for transport. You can call the National suicide hotlines 24/7 at 1-800-suicide (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-273 – talk (1-800-273-8255) for support. Please get help now.

Question 9

can i take magnesium oxide?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Do not take if you have severe kidney failure because the magnesium levels could build to toxic ranges.  Also do not take if you have diarrhea because it will worsen your symptoms.  If you have a low serum magnesium and need more than 800 mg a day consider taking mag protein plus 133 mg instead.  It has more available magnesium and is much better tolerated.  It is also over the counter.

Question 10

magnesium oxide or citrate, which is better?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium citrate: Magnesium citrate is a saline laxative and is used for that purpose and is very effective.Magnesium oxide is used for heartburn and sore stomach and can be a laxative in large amount
as laxative magnisium citrate is more effective.

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What's a side effect of magnesium oxide 400mg?

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Can you take prednisone miralax and probiotics and magnesium oxide 400 mg together i keep getting conflicting answers taking prednisone for polymyalgia . thank you?

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36 yo female. i am prescribed propranolol and magnesium oxide 400 mg daily to help with heart palpitations. my therapist recently mentioned that magnesium glycinate could ease anxiety symptoms. can i switch? will mag gly still help with heart palps?

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My doc prescribed magnesium oxide 400 mg once per day cuz my mag level was low the pills are very big and difficlut to swallow and i feel like a pill is stuck right in the center of my throat since yesterday and its very uncomfortable. will the pill even

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What number of magox 400 (magnesium oxide) will it take for me to die?

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Magnesium oxide or citrate, which is better?

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