Question 1

what are some possible side effects from taking 250mg magnesium supplements for muscle twitches, if any?

Accepted Answer

Other than a: possible upset stomach, I don't know of any.

Question 2

what are possible side effects of taking a magnesium supplement?

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Yes: Weakness / muscle fatigue and constipation and/or diarrhea.

Question 3

is it ok to take magnesium every night to improve sleep? i'm thinking of taking 200 mg as a supplement. any side effects?

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: Taking magnesium is unlikely to affect your sleep or health in general. If you are eating a mixed diet, you are not deficient in magnesium.
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Question 4

magnesium. is it possible to take too much? taking supplements daily, and epson salt baths almost daily. noticed heart rate seems to lower. appears this can be a side effect, or would it be more obvious and other side effects too with overdose?

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Magnesium: Low magnesium levels are much more common. High levels can occur more readily in the presence of kidney disease. However you can take too much magnesium which can cause serious cardiac and neurologic effects. As a supplement don't exceed 400mgs per day. If you're concerned,check your kidney and magnesium blood tests.

Question 5

when i take a magnesium supplement my legs stop hurting and my bp lowers. is this a side effect or desirable effect?

Accepted Answer

Desirable effect: I'm not sure why you would think that your legs not hurting would be a side effect and not desirable. Lowering BP is also generally beneficial as long as it does not get too low.
Magnesium deficiency is very common and many people benefit from supplementation.
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to learn more about magnesium's role in health.

Question 6

i began a calcium/magnesium supplement program, how long before i notice the full effects?

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Depends: Why are you on the program?  I recommend a 1:1 dosage--i.e., equal amounts of calcium and magnesium.  The dosage is determined by your bowel tolerance--i.e., the dosage that gives you diarrhea or loose stools.  Just reduce the dosage to what is comfortable for you.  Excess calcium impairs magnesium absorption--and inadequate magnesium impairs calcium absorption.

Question 7

my therapist recommended taking a magnesium supplement for general anxiety and  help with sleep. how long does it take to notice effects, if any?

Accepted Answer

Careful which type: Magnesium citrate is a good bowel prep.  Magnesium oxide is a good relaxant.  It is not designed to put you to sleep, but it can help relax tense muscles.  One or two pills of 400 mg each per day should have some positive effect within one week to 10 days.

Question 8

i'm a 38 year old male & i just bought magnesium supplements & i want to know what is the safest dosage to take for me.

Accepted Answer

Depends on level: Required dose of magnesium depends on mg level and kidney function. Check with your doctor.

Question 9

what is magnesium supplements good for in a woman?

Accepted Answer

Many things: The majority of americans are deficient in magnesium. Low magnesium can cause or aggravate muscle spasms, anxiety, insomnia, menstrual cramps, migraine headaches, pms, high blood pressure, fatigue, palpitations, constipation, asthma, osteoporosis etc. The best magnesium supplements are magnesium taurate, glycinate, citrate and aspartate. See
http://drcarolyndean.Com/magnesium_miracle/.

Question 10

what can result from taking too much magnesium supplements?

Accepted Answer

Hypermagnesemia: This means high magnesium levels in blood. This can cause irregular heart rates which can be occasionally fatal (called ventricular tachycardia). The high levels are more likely to occur in persons with kidney disease.

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What are some possible side effects from taking 250mg magnesium supplements for muscle twitches, if any?

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What are possible side effects of taking a magnesium supplement?

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Is it ok to take magnesium every night to improve sleep? i'm thinking of taking 200 mg as a supplement. any side effects?

A member asked:

Magnesium. is it possible to take too much? taking supplements daily, and epson salt baths almost daily. noticed heart rate seems to lower. appears this can be a side effect, or would it be more obvious and other side effects too with overdose?

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When i take a magnesium supplement my legs stop hurting and my bp lowers. is this a side effect or desirable effect?

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I began a calcium/magnesium supplement program, how long before i notice the full effects?

A member asked:

My therapist recommended taking a magnesium supplement for general anxiety and help with sleep. how long does it take to notice effects, if any?

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I'm a 38 year old male & i just bought magnesium supplements & i want to know what is the safest dosage to take for me.

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What is magnesium supplements good for in a woman?

A member asked:

What can result from taking too much magnesium supplements?

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