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How long can diarrhea last with magnesium citrate?
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6-12 hours: About 6-12 hours depending on how much stool you had to lose.
Answered 2/18/2020
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Not always diarrhea!: If it gives you diarrhea, it should not last longer than twelve hours. If longer, another factor is the cause!
Answered 2/18/2020
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