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Is it normal to have watery diahhrea after taking magnesium citrate?
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Absolutely!: Magnesium citrate is a daily strong cathartic . It is often used for bowel preps for colonoscopy, so that is it's intended effect.
Answered 4/15/2014
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Yes: It is a strong laxative and should not be used except in severe constipation and on a very occasional basis
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Yes: diarrhea is a side effect of magnesium.
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