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Magnesium oxide 400mg take 1 to 2 tabs daily prn for muscle spasm n legs. will it cause diarrhea, if used this way? my magnesium is borderline low

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

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Maybe: That is one of its effects, so if take too many doses too close together, magnesium can cause diarrhea. 400-800mg a night not highly likely to do this, and may help raise your level over time.

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Answered 11/27/2014

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A member asked:

Magnesium oxide 400mg take 1 to 2 tabs daily prn for muscle spasm n legs. will it cause diarrhea, if used this way? my magnesium is borderline low

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Alves answered

Dr Harte and another doctor agreed

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