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Milk o magnesium side effeects?

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Side effects: In the setting of kidney disease, milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) can lead to dangerously elevated magnesium levels. If you have no kidney disease, the most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.

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Answered 3/30/2020

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