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Is it normal to have watery diahhrea after taking magnesium citrate?

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Dr. Nina Hall answered

Specializes in Surgery

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

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Alireza Raboubi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: diarrhea is a side effect of magnesium.

Answered 9/29/2016

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